Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,374/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA is $2,374 per week. This is 5% higher than the Iowa average of $2,261.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 481 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Council Bluffs, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,374/week

Council Bluffs, IA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

Iowa

1% higher than the US average.

$2,231/week

United States

How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,368/week

This is equal to the Council Bluffs average

Independence, Missouri

$2,325/week

This is 2% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,370.

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,240/week

This is 6% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,370.

Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Only Iowa City, Iowa reports pay data for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $2,458 per week. Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,755. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,374 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$2,458$2,755
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Council Bluffs?

First Connect Health pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,983 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,925) and LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,827). THP Healthcare Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,044. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,374 per week — First Connect Health pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$2,983$2,983
Cross Country Nurses$2,925$2,925
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,827$2,827
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,744$2,744
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,663$3,044
Care Career$2,646$3,035
Triage Staffing$2,605$2,862
TotalMed RN$2,520$2,767
Medical Talent$2,514$2,879
Medical Solutions$2,432$2,789

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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