Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Behavioral Health RN
- Dubuque, Iowa
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UP TO $2,245/wk
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- Great River Medical Center
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- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
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UP TO $2,201/wk
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- Mason City, Iowa
- MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
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UP TO $2,040/wk
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- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
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