Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Council Bluffs, IA

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Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,276/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA is $2,276 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,264.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Council Bluffs, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,276/week

Council Bluffs, IA

3% higher than the US average.

$2,264/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,419/week

This is 9% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,199.

Independence, Missouri

$2,322/week

This is 5% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,199.

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,166/week

This is 2% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,199.

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

Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,322 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,308) and Sioux City, Iowa ($2,283). Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,457. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,276 per week — Des Moines, Iowa pays 2% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa	$2,322	$2,457
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,308	$2,457
Sioux City, Iowa	$2,283	$2,311
Council Bluffs, Iowa	$2,276	$2,404
Davenport, Iowa	$2,205	$2,205
West Burlington, Iowa	$2,144	$2,202
Cedar Rapids, Iowa	$2,006	$2,006

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Council Bluffs?

First Connect Health pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,404 per week, followed by Malone Healthcare - Nursing ($2,290) and Cross Country Nurses ($2,228). For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,276 per week — First Connect Health pays 6% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
First Connect Health	$2,404	$2,404
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$2,290	$2,290
Cross Country Nurses	$2,228	$2,245

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

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