Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,482/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Iowa is $2,482 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,354.
Last updated on May 15, 2026. Based on 291 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
$2,482/week
Iowa
5% higher than the US average.
$2,354/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 | $2,736 | $3,075 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,651 | $2,968 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,634 | $2,967 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,580 | $2,846 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,510 | $3,125 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,495 | $2,840 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,366 | $2,860 |
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,640 | $4,066 |
| South Dakota | $2,583 | $3,046 |
| Nebraska | $2,580 | $3,407 |
| Minnesota | $2,553 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | $2,538 | $3,220 |
| North Dakota | $2,473 | $2,756 |
| Kansas | $2,448 | $3,400 |
| Oklahoma | $2,272 | $2,817 |
| Missouri | $2,157 | $4,009 |
| Colorado | $2,101 | $3,526 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vibra Travels | $2,968 | $2,968 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,947 | $2,967 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $2,920 | $2,920 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,906 | $2,906 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,860 | $2,860 |
| LanceSoft | $2,846 | $2,846 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,840 | $2,840 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,822 | $2,822 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,805 | $2,805 |
| HCS 247 Travel | $2,748 | $2,845 |
Last updated on May 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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