Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,691/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA is $2,691 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,613.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 50 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

$2,691/week

Council Bluffs, IA

16% higher than the US average.

$2,613/week

Iowa

13% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

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

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West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,256/week

This is 4% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,345.

Topeka, Kansas

$2,180/week

This is 8% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,345.

Kansas City, Kansas

$2,248/week

This is 4% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,345.

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

Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,853 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,834) and Davenport, Iowa ($2,770). Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,393. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,691 per week — Des Moines, Iowa pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,853$3,393
Iowa City, Iowa$2,834$3,080
Davenport, Iowa$2,770$2,780
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,691$2,926
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Council Bluffs?

ProMed Staffing Resources B pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,926 per week, followed by Infojini Healthcare - Nursing ($2,917) and Host Healthcare ($2,863). For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,691 per week — ProMed Staffing Resources B pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ProMed Staffing Resources B$2,926$2,926
Infojini Healthcare - Nursing$2,917$2,917
Host Healthcare$2,863$2,863
AHS Staffing$2,811$2,811
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,795$2,795
Titan Nurse Staffing$2,737$2,737
Cross Country Nurses$2,720$2,720
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,712$2,712
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,708$2,708
Trustaff$2,707$2,707

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

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