Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$2,286/week
The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Iowa is $2,286 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $2,092.
Last updated on January 19, 2026. Based on 1,584 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,286/week
Iowa
8% higher than the US average.
$2,092/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,742 | $3,352 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,634 | $3,276 |
How does the pay for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,424 | $3,094 |
| North Dakota | $2,398 | $3,606 |
| Wisconsin | $2,273 | $3,428 |
| Nebraska | $2,234 | $3,154 |
| Illinois | $2,217 | $3,710 |
| Minnesota | $2,209 | $2,735 |
| Missouri | $2,095 | $3,481 |
| Michigan | $2,066 | $3,202 |
| Kansas | $2,015 | $3,325 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Iowa?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Iowa?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,227 | $3,227 |
| Advantis Medical | $3,041 | $3,041 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,968 | $3,367 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,895 | $3,046 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,827 | $3,387 |
| Prolink | $2,792 | $3,100 |
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $2,791 | $3,120 |
| Catalytic Solutions | $2,776 | $2,776 |
| LanceSoft | $2,772 | $3,451 |
| Excel Medical Staffing | $2,650 | $2,650 |
Last updated on January 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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