Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,488/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Iowa is $2,488 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,334.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 104 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,488/week
Iowa
6% higher than the US average.
$2,334/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,966 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 Iowa average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,488 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 19% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,966 | $3,751 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,865 | $2,865 |
| Muscatine, Iowa | $2,862 | $3,434 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,415 | $2,592 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,387 | $2,419 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,266 | $3,025 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,068 | $2,444 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,616 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,605) and South Dakota ($2,424). Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,080. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,488 per week — Minnesota pays 5% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $2,616 | $2,994 |
| Wisconsin | $2,605 | $4,080 |
| South Dakota | $2,424 | $2,877 |
| Colorado | $2,415 | $3,558 |
| Nebraska | $2,409 | $3,224 |
| Illinois | $2,393 | $3,711 |
| North Dakota | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Missouri | $2,344 | $3,194 |
| Kansas | $2,320 | $3,168 |
| Oklahoma | $2,269 | $3,550 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Iowa?
Treva Workforce pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,434 per week, followed by Access Healthcare ($3,387) and TravSource ($3,208). Medical Solutions has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,751. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,488 per week — Treva Workforce pays 38% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Treva Workforce | $3,434 | $3,434 |
| Access Healthcare | $3,387 | $3,387 |
| TravSource | $3,208 | $3,208 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $3,201 | $3,201 |
| Stability Healthcare | $3,141 | $3,141 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $3,087 | $3,087 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $2,910 | $3,342 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,903 | $3,294 |
| OneStaff Medical | $2,865 | $2,865 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,717 | $3,751 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Float RN - Med Surg/Telemetry / PCU / Stepdown
- Waterloo, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 30 others
UP TO $3,548/wk
PCU RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 22 others
UP TO $3,387/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Sioux City, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
- Access Healthcare and 25 others
UP TO $3,326/wk
PCU RN
- Sioux City, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
- Access Healthcare and 20 others
UP TO $3,310/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Sioux City, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
- CrossMed and 4 others
UP TO $3,297/wk
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