Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$2,305/week
The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Iowa is $2,305 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,207.
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Based on 38 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,305/week
Iowa
4% higher than the US average.
$2,207/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses?
Only Cedar Rapids, Iowa reports pay data for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $2,312 per week. Cedar Rapids, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,300. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,305 per week, roughly in line with Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,312 | $3,300 |
How does the pay for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
South Dakota pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,443 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,393) and Wisconsin ($2,279). Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,491. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,305 per week — South Dakota pays 6% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,443 | $2,458 |
| Minnesota | $2,393 | $2,393 |
| Wisconsin | $2,279 | $2,491 |
| Kansas | $2,068 | $2,487 |
| Illinois | $1,934 | $2,122 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Iowa?
LanceSoft pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $3,300 per week, followed by Travel Nurses, Inc. ($2,945) and Coast Medical Service ($2,440). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,305 per week — LanceSoft pays 43% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LanceSoft | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,945 | $2,945 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,440 | $3,147 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,417 | $2,417 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,397 | $2,397 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,387 | $2,397 |
| American Traveler | $2,387 | $2,387 |
| First Connect Health | $2,386 | $2,386 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,384 | $2,384 |
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Lucid Staffing Solutions
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,417/week
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- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Genie Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,397/week
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