Average Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$2,113/week

The average salary for a Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Iowa is $2,113 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $1,962.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 174 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,113/week

Iowa

7% higher than the US average.

$1,962/week

United States

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 $2,189 per week, followed by Davenport, Iowa ($2,082) and Des Moines, Iowa ($1,967). West Burlington, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,367. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $2,113 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Burlington, Iowa$2,189$2,367
Davenport, Iowa$2,082$2,205
Des Moines, Iowa$1,967$2,205
How does the pay for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $2,196 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,122) and Michigan ($2,119). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,770. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $2,113 per week — Wisconsin pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,196$3,066
Nebraska$2,122$2,313
Michigan$2,119$3,770
Missouri$2,117$2,808
South Dakota$2,008$2,227
Kansas$1,978$2,853
North Dakota$1,973$3,009
Minnesota$1,885$3,224
Illinois$1,848$2,432
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Iowa?

HealthTrust Workforce Solution External pays Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $2,812 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,610) and Vibra Travels ($2,467). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,315. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $2,113 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solution External pays 33% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,812$2,818
Cross Country Nurses$2,610$3,315
Vibra Travels$2,467$2,845
Catalytic Solutions$2,326$2,710
TotalMed RN$2,285$2,542
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,268$2,646
LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care$2,245$2,549
Voca Healthcare$2,221$2,539
The Judge Group$2,208$2,208
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,202$2,547

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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