Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,276/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA is $2,276 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,198.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 701 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,276/week

Cedar Rapids, IA

3% higher than the US average.

$2,198/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities

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Iowa City, Iowa

$2,352/week

This is 1% higher than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,332.

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,293/week

This is 2% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,332.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,285/week

This is 2% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,332.

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

West Burlington, Iowa pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,378 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,309) and Council Bluffs, Iowa ($2,299). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,436. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,276 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Burlington, Iowa$2,378$2,700
Iowa City, Iowa$2,309$2,475
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,299$2,367
Des Moines, Iowa$2,282$3,436

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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