Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa City, IA

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Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,586/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Iowa City, IA is $2,586 per week. This is equal to the Iowa average

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 70 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

$2,586/week

Iowa City, IA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,586/week

Iowa

15% higher than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

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

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,355/week

This is 1% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,385.

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,334/week

This is 2% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,385.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,295/week

This is 4% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,385.

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

Boone, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,742 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,700) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,586). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,825. For comparison, the Iowa City, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,586 per week — Boone, Iowa pays 6% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Boone, Iowa	$2,742	$2,925
Des Moines, Iowa	$2,700	$3,825
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,586	$2,925

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 $2,701 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,672) and Medical Solutions ($2,468). Cross Country Nurses also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,925. For comparison, the Iowa City, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,586 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 4% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses	$2,701	$2,925
Host Healthcare	$2,672	$2,757
Medical Solutions	$2,468	$2,747
Supplemental Health Care	$2,428	$2,620

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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