Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa City, IA

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Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,829/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Iowa City, IA is $2,829 per week. This is 12% higher than the Iowa average of $2,488.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 48 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Iowa City, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,829/week

Iowa City, IA

20% higher than the US average.

$2,488/week

Iowa

9% higher than the US average.

$2,259/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Iowa City Compare to Other Cities

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,466/week

This is 11% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,738.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,278/week

This is 20% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,738.

Dubuque, Iowa

$2,206/week

This is 24% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,738.

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,829 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,770) and Council Bluffs, Iowa ($2,681). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,236. For comparison, the Iowa City, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,829 per week, roughly in line with Iowa City, Iowa.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,829	$3,080
Des Moines, Iowa	$2,770	$3,236
Council Bluffs, Iowa	$2,681	$2,926
Cedar Rapids, Iowa	$2,577	$3,031

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Iowa City?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,863 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($2,857) and Host Healthcare ($2,821). Cross Country Nurses also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,080. For comparison, the Iowa City, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,829 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 1% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses	$2,863	$3,080
Medical Solutions	$2,857	$3,031
Host Healthcare	$2,821	$2,892
Supplemental Health Care	$2,763	$2,875

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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