Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,325/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,325 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,417.

Last updated on April 17, 2026. Based on 56 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Waterloo, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,325/week

Waterloo, IA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,417/week

Iowa

11% higher than the US average.

$2,155/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,297/week

This is 2% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,257.

Mason City, Iowa

$2,194/week

This is 3% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,257.

Iowa City, Iowa

$2,302/week

This is 2% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,257.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$2,691$3,075
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,671$3,113
Des Moines, Iowa$2,629$2,766
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,476$2,910
Mason City, Iowa$2,461$2,840
Waterloo, Iowa$2,325$2,476
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Waterloo?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare$2,476$2,476
CrossMed$2,434$2,434
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,427$2,427
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,400$2,400
Trustaff$2,366$2,366
Olaro$2,354$2,354
Cross Country Nurses$2,350$2,350
Junxion Med Staffing$2,334$2,334
Arrow Healthcare Staffing$2,326$2,326
AHS Staffing$2,311$2,311

Last updated on April 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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