Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,312/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,312 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,248.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 66 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,312/week

Waterloo, IA

4% higher than the US average.

$2,248/week

Iowa

1% higher than the US average.

$2,224/week

United States

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

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,468/week

This is 4% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,370.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,314/week

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

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,459/week

This is 4% higher than the Waterloo 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 Waterloo, IA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,312 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 6% 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 Waterloo?

Advantis Medical pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,940 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,865) and TotalMed RN ($2,849). For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,312 per week — Advantis Medical pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Advantis Medical$2,940$2,940
Cross Country Nurses$2,865$2,865
TotalMed RN$2,849$2,849
Focus Staff$2,809$2,809
Medical Solutions$2,725$2,725
ADN Healthcare$2,575$2,684
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,556$2,556
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,446$2,446
Host Healthcare$2,400$2,400
LeaderStat$2,316$2,316

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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