Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,586/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Iowa is $2,586 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,413.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 593 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,586/week
Iowa
7% higher than the US average.
$2,413/week
United States
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 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 |
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 $2,728 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,618) and Illinois ($2,595). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,223. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,586 per week — North Dakota pays 5% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $2,728 | $2,921 |
| Minnesota | $2,618 | $3,349 |
| Illinois | $2,595 | $3,621 |
| Nebraska | $2,562 | $3,228 |
| Kansas | $2,519 | $3,320 |
| Wisconsin | $2,509 | $3,100 |
| South Dakota | $2,427 | $3,170 |
| Michigan | $2,400 | $5,223 |
| Missouri | $2,333 | $3,192 |
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 $3,630 per week, followed by Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($3,150) and GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($2,988). E-SolHealth also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,825. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,586 per week — E-SolHealth pays 40% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,630 | $3,825 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,988 | $3,276 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,891 | $3,066 |
| Medlivo | $2,840 | $2,840 |
| Staffmax Healthcare | $2,816 | $2,816 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,807 | $2,859 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,790 | $2,994 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,789 | $2,811 |
| OneStaff Medical | $2,780 | $2,780 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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- Des Moines, Iowa
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- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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UP TO $2,964/wk
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