Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,684/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA is $2,684 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,604.

Last updated on August 5, 2026. Based on 46 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Council Bluffs, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,684/week

Council Bluffs, IA

19% higher than the US average.

$2,604/week

Iowa

16% higher than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,461/week

This is 8% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,269.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,199/week

This is 3% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,269.

Washington, Missouri

$1,868/week

This is 22% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,269.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,793$3,668
Iowa City, Iowa$2,740$3,949
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,684$3,000
Sioux City, Iowa$2,558$3,243
Davenport, Iowa$2,488$2,860
Mason City, Iowa$2,472$2,951
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,463$2,556
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Council Bluffs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
MedCadre$3,000$3,000
AHS Staffing$2,887$2,887
Host Healthcare$2,863$2,863
Cross Country Nurses$2,815$2,815
Junxion Med Staffing$2,777$2,777
Epic Travel Staffing$2,714$2,714
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,712$2,712
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,709$2,709
Trustaff$2,706$2,706
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,701$2,702

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

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