Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$1,821/week

The average salary for a Travel Long Term Care Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $1,821 per week. This is 11% lower than the Iowa average of $2,023.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,821/week

Waterloo, IA

21% lower than the US average.

$2,023/week

Iowa

9% lower than the US average.

$2,208/week

United States

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

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Marshall, Minnesota

$2,399/week

This is 13% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,088.

Boone, Iowa

$2,231/week

This is 6% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,088.

La Crosse, Wisconsin

$2,767/week

This is 25% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,088.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Long Term Care Nurses?

Fort Madison, Iowa pays Travel Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,701 per week, followed by Cedar Rapids, Iowa ($2,517). Cedar Rapids, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,269. For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $1,821 per week — Fort Madison, Iowa pays 48% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fort Madison, Iowa$2,701$2,701
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,517$3,269
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Waterloo?

TRS Healthcare pays Travel Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $1,841 per week, followed by GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($1,800). TRS Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,896. For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $1,821 per week — TRS Healthcare pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TRS Healthcare$1,841$1,896
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$1,800$1,800

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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