Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,504/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA is $2,504 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,597.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 112 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,504/week

Cedar Rapids, IA

12% higher than the US average.

$2,597/week

Iowa

15% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities

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Iowa City, Iowa

$2,463/week

This is 3% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,526.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,290/week

This is 10% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,526.

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,372/week

This is 7% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,526.

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Boone, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,811 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,715) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,648). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,276. For comparison, the Cedar Rapids, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,504 per week — Boone, Iowa pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Boone, Iowa$2,811$2,925
Des Moines, Iowa$2,715$3,276
Iowa City, Iowa$2,648$2,930
Sioux City, Iowa$2,618$2,667
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Cedar Rapids?

GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,964 per week, followed by Treva Workforce ($2,774) and NURSE's Etc. Staffing ($2,766). For comparison, the Cedar Rapids, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,504 per week — GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,964$2,964
Treva Workforce$2,774$2,774
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,766$2,766
Access Healthcare$2,736$2,736
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,726$2,726
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health$2,700$2,700
LanceSoft$2,700$2,700
Medical Talent$2,667$2,667
First Connect Health$2,667$2,667
Care Career$2,667$2,667

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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