Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Cedar Rapids, IA
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
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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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Float Med Surg RN
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Saint Luke's Hospital
- Stability Healthcare and 30 others
UP TO $2,313/wk
Stepdown Cardiac RN
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Mercy Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 6 others
UP TO $2,203/wk
Observation Unit RN
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Mercy Medical Center
- Triage Staffing and 2 others
UP TO $2,203/wk
Float Med Surg RN
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,313/week
Float Med Surg RN
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,300/week
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