Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,596/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Iowa City, IA is $2,596 per week. This is 7% higher than the Iowa average of $2,406.

Last updated on January 3, 2026. Based on 50 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,596/week

Iowa City, IA

17% higher than the US average.

$2,406/week

Iowa

11% higher than the US average.

$2,146/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Iowa City Compare to Other Cities

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,367/week

This is 2% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,416.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,309/week

This is 5% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,416.

Dubuque, Iowa

$2,170/week

This is 11% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,416.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bettendorf, Iowa$2,766$2,886
Iowa City, Iowa$2,596$3,075
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,573$3,168
Des Moines, Iowa$2,565$3,775
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Iowa City?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$3,021$3,075
Host Healthcare$2,751$2,826
Medical Solutions$2,387$2,445
Supplemental Health Care$2,337$2,678

Last updated on January 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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