Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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