Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary
$2,154/week
The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Iowa is $2,154 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,095.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 48 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,154/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,095/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
Council Bluffs, Iowa pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,199 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,163) and Mason City, Iowa ($2,134). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,265. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,154 per week — Council Bluffs, Iowa pays 2% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,199 | $2,347 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,163 | $3,265 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,134 | $2,376 |
| Dubuque, Iowa | $2,067 | $2,233 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,057 | $2,294 |
How does the pay for Travel Mental Health Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,685 per week, followed by North Dakota ($2,157) and Michigan ($2,149). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,946. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,154 per week — Wisconsin pays 25% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,685 | $2,946 |
| North Dakota | $2,157 | $2,382 |
| Michigan | $2,149 | $2,149 |
| Missouri | $2,124 | $2,700 |
| Kansas | $2,071 | $2,908 |
| Illinois | $2,035 | $2,550 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Iowa?
Supplemental Health Care pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,414 per week, followed by NURSE's Etc. Staffing ($2,407) and Wise Medical Staffing ($2,387). Supplemental Health Care also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,265. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,154 per week — Supplemental Health Care pays 12% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Health Care | $2,414 | $3,265 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,407 | $2,407 |
| Wise Medical Staffing | $2,387 | $2,387 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,376 | $2,376 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,293 | $2,293 |
| HCS 247 | $2,283 | $2,283 |
| All Medical Personnel - Nursing | $2,257 | $2,257 |
| First Connect Health | $2,239 | $2,239 |
| Care Career | $2,238 | $2,347 |
| Horizon Health | $2,233 | $2,233 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Go to the guideTop Travel Mental Health Nurse Jobs
RN Behavioral Health
- Mason City, Iowa
- MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
- AG Globe Services and 17 others
UP TO $2,356/wk
Psych RN
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
- Host Healthcare and 11 others
UP TO $2,293/wk
MCU RN
- West Burlington, Iowa
- Great River Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 1 other
UP TO $2,232/wk
Behavioral Health Nurse Manager RN
- Iowa City, IA
- Host Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,834/week
Psych Nurse Manager RN
- Iowa City, IA
- Supplemental Health Care
- 5x8 hrs, Days, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,265/week
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