Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,276/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Iowa is $2,276 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,211.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 702 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,276/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,211/week

United States

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?

Only Council Bluffs, Iowa reports pay data for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses, averaging $2,299 per week. Council Bluffs, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,367. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,276 per week — Council Bluffs, Iowa pays 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,299$2,367
How does the pay for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,723 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,450) and North Dakota ($2,378). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,221. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,276 per week — South Dakota pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,723$3,373
Minnesota$2,450$4,221
North Dakota$2,378$3,388
Kansas$2,330$3,694
Wisconsin$2,306$3,420
Illinois$2,294$3,800
Nebraska$2,272$3,203
Missouri$2,162$3,232
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Iowa?

Catalytic Solutions pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,994 per week, followed by Modern Healthcare Solutions ($2,983) and Fastaff Travel Nursing ($2,804). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,436. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,276 per week — Catalytic Solutions pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Catalytic Solutions$2,994$3,425
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,983$2,983
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,804$3,149
First Connect Health$2,803$2,931
ADN Healthcare$2,801$3,436
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,788$3,180
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,640$2,700
The Judge Group$2,596$2,596
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,580$2,685
LifePoint$2,565$2,565

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

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