Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,359/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Iowa is $2,359 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,260.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 26 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,359/week
Iowa
4% higher than the US average.
$2,260/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,473 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,391) and Sioux City, Iowa ($2,283). Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,364. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,359 per week — Des Moines, Iowa pays 5% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,473 | $3,364 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,391 | $2,562 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,283 | $2,311 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,273 | $2,404 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,205 | $2,205 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,144 | $2,202 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,006 | $2,006 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,465 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,435) and Nebraska ($2,434). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,056. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,359 per week — Wisconsin pays 4% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,465 | $3,504 |
| Illinois | $2,435 | $4,056 |
| Nebraska | $2,434 | $3,234 |
| Minnesota | $2,318 | $2,454 |
| South Dakota | $2,312 | $2,744 |
| Michigan | $2,258 | $2,887 |
| Missouri | $2,239 | $3,199 |
| Kansas | $2,204 | $2,483 |
| North Dakota | $2,189 | $2,300 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Iowa?
E-SolHealth pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,404 per week, followed by Zack Group ($2,628) and First Connect Health ($2,404). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,359 per week — E-SolHealth pays 44% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,404 | $3,404 |
| Zack Group | $2,628 | $3,364 |
| First Connect Health | $2,404 | $2,404 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,396 | $2,562 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,311 | $2,311 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $2,254 | $2,254 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,243 | $2,290 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,236 | $2,250 |
| Trustaff | $2,212 | $2,218 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- AHS Staffing and 7 others
UP TO $3,300/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- AHS Staffing and 3 others
UP TO $3,018/wk
MCU / ACU Float RN
- West Burlington, Iowa
- Great River Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 8 others
UP TO $2,580/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Access Healthcare and 26 others
UP TO $2,495/wk
PCU RN
- Sioux City, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
- Access Healthcare and 27 others
UP TO $2,444/wk
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