Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,155/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Iowa is $2,155 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 43 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,155/week

Iowa

This is equal to the US average

$2,155/week

United States

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?

Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,201 per week, followed by Council Bluffs, Iowa ($2,169) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,144). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,265. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,155 per week — Des Moines, Iowa pays 2% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,201$2,407
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,169$2,239
Iowa City, Iowa$2,144$3,265
Dubuque, Iowa$2,103$2,233
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,675 per week, followed by South Dakota ($2,214) and North Dakota ($2,157). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,946. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,155 per week — Wisconsin pays 24% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,675$2,946
South Dakota$2,214$2,311
North Dakota$2,157$2,382
Missouri$2,151$2,700
Michigan$2,149$2,149
Illinois$2,081$2,550
Kansas$2,036$2,908
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Iowa?

Supplemental Health Care pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,419 per week, followed by NURSE's Etc. Staffing ($2,407) and Wise Medical Staffing ($2,387). Supplemental Health Care also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,265. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,155 per week — Supplemental Health Care pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Supplemental Health Care$2,419$3,265
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,407$2,407
Wise Medical Staffing$2,387$2,387
ALOIS Healthcare$2,303$2,384
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$2,257$2,257
First Connect Health$2,239$2,239
Horizon Health$2,233$2,233
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,207$2,207
BHS Workforce$2,203$2,203
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,201$2,201

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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