Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Council Bluffs, IA
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,256/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA is $2,256 per week. This is 11% lower than the Iowa average of $2,493.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Council Bluffs, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,256/week
Council Bluffs, IA
This is equal to the US average
$2,493/week
Iowa
9% higher than the US average.
$2,258/week
United States
How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,371/week
This is 1% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,398.
Independence, Missouri
$2,317/week
This is 3% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,398.
Sioux City, Iowa
$2,411/week
This is 1% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,398.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,063 per week, followed by Waterloo, Iowa ($2,865) and Muscatine, Iowa ($2,862). Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,751. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,256 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 36% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $3,063 | $3,751 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,865 | $2,865 |
| Muscatine, Iowa | $2,862 | $3,434 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,407 | $2,592 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,400 | $2,419 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,256 | $3,025 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,068 | $2,444 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Council Bluffs?
Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,625 per week, followed by GHG Healthcare ($2,383) and Noor Inc. ($2,383). Cross Country Nurses also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,025. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,256 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 16% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,625 | $3,025 |
| GHG Healthcare | $2,383 | $2,383 |
| Noor Inc. | $2,383 | $2,383 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,370 | $2,421 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,366 | $2,366 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,356 | $2,356 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,356 | $2,356 |
| HCS 247 | $2,356 | $2,356 |
| Care Career | $2,347 | $2,347 |
| TravSource | $2,329 | $2,329 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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PCU RN
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Reliable Nurse Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,173/week
PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
- Council Bluff, IA
- Medlivo
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,448/week
Stepdown / PCU RN
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Medlivo
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,412/week
PCU Stepdown RN
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Medlivo
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,412/week
PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Medlivo
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,349/week
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