Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,488/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Iowa is $2,488 per week. This is 1% higher than the US average of $2,468.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 414 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,488/week
Iowa
1% higher than the US average.
$2,468/week
United States
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 average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,488 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 14% more.
| 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 |
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
North Dakota pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,794 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,754) and South Dakota ($2,745). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,999. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,488 per week — North Dakota pays 12% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $2,794 | $3,344 |
| Minnesota | $2,754 | $3,631 |
| South Dakota | $2,745 | $3,648 |
| Wisconsin | $2,661 | $3,460 |
| Nebraska | $2,661 | $3,199 |
| Illinois | $2,652 | $3,692 |
| Kansas | $2,478 | $3,607 |
| Michigan | $2,426 | $3,604 |
| Missouri | $2,200 | $3,999 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Iowa?
E-SolHealth pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,590 per week, followed by Modern Healthcare Solutions ($3,118) and Mader MedX ($3,084). Mader MedX has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,836. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,488 per week — E-SolHealth pays 44% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,590 | $3,590 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $3,118 | $3,274 |
| Mader MedX | $3,084 | $4,836 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,993 | $2,993 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,945 | $2,945 |
| ProMed Staffing Resources B | $2,926 | $2,926 |
| Infojini Healthcare - Nursing | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,898 | $3,134 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,890 | $2,890 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,852 | $2,973 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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OR RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
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UP TO $3,393/wk
OR Circulating RN
- Waterloo, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
- American Traveler and 34 others
UP TO $3,089/wk
OR RN
- Waterloo, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 30 others
UP TO $3,089/wk
OR RN
- Waterloo, Iowa
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
- Mader MedX and 30 others
UP TO $2,953/wk
OR RN
- Dubuque, Iowa
- MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
- Mader MedX and 29 others
UP TO $2,953/wk
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