Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$2,087/week
The average salary for a Travel Long Term Care Nurse in Iowa is $2,087 per week. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 482 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,087/week
Iowa
This is equal to the US average
$2,078/week
United States
Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Long Term Care Nurses?
Ames, Iowa pays Travel Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,318 per week, followed by Pella, Iowa ($2,230) and Des Moines, Iowa ($2,195). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,299. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $2,087 per week — Ames, Iowa pays 11% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ames, Iowa | $2,318 | $2,917 |
| Pella, Iowa | $2,230 | $2,230 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,195 | $3,299 |
How does the pay for Travel Long Term Care Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Travel Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,171 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,162) and Nebraska ($2,097). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,276. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $2,087 per week — Missouri pays 4% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,171 | $2,878 |
| Wisconsin | $2,162 | $3,234 |
| Nebraska | $2,097 | $3,120 |
| Illinois | $2,079 | $3,276 |
| South Dakota | $1,993 | $3,006 |
| Michigan | $1,991 | $2,994 |
| Kansas | $1,987 | $2,853 |
| North Dakota | $1,982 | $2,718 |
| Minnesota | $1,977 | $3,227 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Iowa?
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays Travel Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,525 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,747) and United Staffing Solutions ($2,671). Vibra Travels has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,923. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $2,087 per week — LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays 69% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $3,525 | $3,525 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,747 | $2,747 |
| United Staffing Solutions | $2,671 | $2,671 |
| Catalytic Solutions | $2,611 | $3,269 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,570 | $3,528 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,565 | $3,923 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,555 | $3,481 |
| LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care | $2,549 | $2,549 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $2,482 | $2,549 |
| Leaderstat - Post Acute | $2,366 | $2,366 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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LTC/SNF RN
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- Good Samaritan Society
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UP TO $1,712/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care
- West Union, Iowa
- Good Samaritan Society - West Union
- Triage Staffing
UP TO $1,509/wk
LTC RN
- Polk City, IA
- Assured Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,914/week
Long Term Care Registered Nurse
- Polk City, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,550/week
Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care
- Boone, IA
- ND Global Consulting Services
- 5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings
$2,400/week
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