Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,277/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Iowa is $2,277 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,232.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 701 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,277/week
Iowa
2% higher than the US average.
$2,232/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
West Burlington, Iowa pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,430 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,300) 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 $2,277 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 7% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,430 | $2,711 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,300 | $2,475 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,299 | $2,367 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,289 | $3,436 |
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 $2,769 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,445) and North Dakota ($2,334). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,800. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,277 per week — South Dakota pays 22% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,769 | $3,373 |
| Minnesota | $2,445 | $3,696 |
| North Dakota | $2,334 | $3,388 |
| Wisconsin | $2,318 | $3,350 |
| Kansas | $2,316 | $3,696 |
| Nebraska | $2,315 | $3,517 |
| Illinois | $2,311 | $3,800 |
| Michigan | $2,216 | $3,279 |
| Missouri | $2,206 | $3,232 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Iowa?
THP Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,180 per week, followed by Catalytic Solutions ($2,994) and Modern Healthcare Solutions ($2,983). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,436. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,277 per week — THP Healthcare Staffing pays 40% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $3,180 | $3,180 |
| Catalytic Solutions | $2,994 | $3,425 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,983 | $2,983 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,929 | $3,149 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,817 | $3,436 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,628 | $2,664 |
| Mader MedX | $2,612 | $3,286 |
| The Judge Group | $2,596 | $2,596 |
| LifePoint | $2,565 | $2,565 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,543 | $2,588 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Jobs
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 26 others
UP TO $3,300/wk
PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
- Lucid Staffing Solutions and 17 others
UP TO $3,138/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 25 others
UP TO $2,495/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Access Healthcare and 27 others
UP TO $2,495/wk
MCU / ACU Float RN
- West Burlington, Iowa
- Great River Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 8 others
UP TO $2,457/wk
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