Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Council Bluffs, IA
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
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities
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?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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OR RN
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Methodist Jennie Edmundson
- Medical Solutions and 16 others
UP TO $2,887/wk
OR RN
- Council Bluffs, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,887/week
OR RN
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Host Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,863/week
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,815/week
OR RN
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Junxion Med Staffing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,777/week
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