Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$2,002/week

The average salary for a Travel Long Term Care Nurse in Ankeny, IA is $2,002 per week. This is 1% lower than the Iowa average of $2,028.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Ankeny, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,002/week

Ankeny, IA

13% lower than the US average.

$2,028/week

Iowa

11% lower than the US average.

$2,254/week

United States

How Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Ankeny Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,433/week

This is 16% higher than the Ankeny average of $2,035.

Boone, Iowa

$2,063/week

This is 1% higher than the Ankeny average of $2,035.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,421/week

This is 16% higher than the Ankeny average of $2,035.

Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Long Term Care Nurses?

Only Ames, Iowa reports pay data for Travel Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $2,342 per week. Ames, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,917. For comparison, the Ankeny, IA average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $2,002 per week — Ames, Iowa pays 17% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ames, Iowa$2,342$2,917
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Ankeny?

GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays Travel Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,160 per week, followed by Assured Nursing ($2,021) and Care Career ($1,844). For comparison, the Ankeny, IA average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $2,002 per week — GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,160$2,160
Assured Nursing$2,021$2,021
Care Career$1,844$1,844

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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