Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA

Average Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$1,826/week

The average salary for a Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Ames, IA is $1,826 per week. This is 7% lower than the Iowa average of $1,950.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages

$1,826/week

Ames, IA

20% lower than the US average.

$1,950/week

Iowa

13% lower than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

How Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities

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Boone, Iowa

$2,350/week

This is 10% higher than the Ames average of $2,107.

Marshall, Minnesota

$2,234/week

This is 6% higher than the Ames average of $2,107.

Davenport, Iowa

$2,102/week

This is equal to the Ames average

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

West Burlington, Iowa pays Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $2,214 per week, followed by Davenport, Iowa ($2,205). West Burlington, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,367. For comparison, the Ames, IA average for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $1,826 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Burlington, Iowa$2,214$2,367
Davenport, Iowa$2,205$2,205
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Ames?

Only TRS Healthcare reports pay data for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $1,826 per week. For comparison, the Ames, IA average for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $1,826 per week, roughly in line with TRS Healthcare.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TRS Healthcare$1,826$1,826

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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