Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,317/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Iowa is $2,317 per week. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 532 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,317/week
Iowa
This is equal to the US average
$2,310/week
United States
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,849 per week, followed by Waterloo, Iowa ($2,664) and Davenport, Iowa ($2,417). Sioux City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,451. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,317 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 23% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,849 | $3,342 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,664 | $2,664 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,417 | $2,417 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,412 | $2,599 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,375 | $3,451 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
South Dakota pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,791 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,556) and Wisconsin ($2,455). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,694. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,317 per week — South Dakota pays 20% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,791 | $3,764 |
| Minnesota | $2,556 | $4,694 |
| Wisconsin | $2,455 | $3,744 |
| North Dakota | $2,447 | $3,587 |
| Nebraska | $2,383 | $3,360 |
| Illinois | $2,324 | $4,271 |
| Missouri | $2,288 | $3,763 |
| Kansas | $2,181 | $3,650 |
| Colorado | $2,171 | $3,600 |
| Oklahoma | $2,165 | $3,967 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Iowa?
First Connect Health pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,243 per week, followed by Catalytic Solutions ($2,994) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,916). ALOIS Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,451. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,317 per week — First Connect Health pays 40% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| First Connect Health | $3,243 | $3,243 |
| Catalytic Solutions | $2,994 | $3,425 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,916 | $3,451 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,907 | $3,037 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,802 | $3,186 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,727 | $3,410 |
| Mader MedX | $2,710 | $3,390 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,628 | $2,664 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,626 | $2,787 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,556 | $2,556 |
Last updated on November 12, 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 29 others
UP TO $3,387/wk
PCU RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 23 others
UP TO $3,387/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Sioux City, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
- Access Healthcare and 26 others
UP TO $3,326/wk
PCU RN
- Sioux City, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
- Access Healthcare and 19 others
UP TO $3,310/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Sioux City, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
- CrossMed and 8 others
UP TO $3,297/wk
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