Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Council Bluffs, IA

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Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,367/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA is $2,367 per week. This is 4% higher than the Iowa average of $2,266.

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$2,367/week

Council Bluffs, IA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,266/week

Iowa

2% higher than the US average.

$2,231/week

United States

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

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,368/week

This is equal to the Council Bluffs average

Independence, Missouri

$2,325/week

This is 2% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,370.

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,240/week

This is 6% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,370.

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

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

Waterloo, Iowa pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,664 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,562) and West Burlington, Iowa ($2,435). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,332. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,367 per week — Waterloo, Iowa pays 13% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Waterloo, Iowa	$2,664	$2,664
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,562	$2,603
West Burlington, Iowa	$2,435	$2,700
Council Bluffs, Iowa	$2,367	$2,367
Fort Dodge, Iowa	$2,300	$2,300
Des Moines, Iowa	$2,282	$3,332
Davenport, Iowa	$2,281	$2,417

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

Only Cure Healthcare Staffing reports pay data for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $2,367 per week. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,367 per week, roughly in line with Cure Healthcare Staffing.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cure Healthcare Staffing	$2,367	$2,367

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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