Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$1,967/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Iowa is $1,967 per week. This is 34% lower than the US average of $2,641.
Last updated on February 13, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$1,967/week
Iowa
34% lower than the US average.
$2,641/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,722 | $2,727 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,606 | $2,606 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,606 | $2,606 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,559 | $2,617 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,516 | $2,880 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Iowa?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Iowa?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $3,066 | $3,066 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $3,027 | $3,027 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,837 | $2,837 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,832 | $2,832 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,807 | $2,846 |
| Anders Group | $2,783 | $2,783 |
| IDR Healthcare | $2,774 | $2,774 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,745 | $2,745 |
Last updated on February 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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- Iowa City, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x10 hrs, Nights
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