Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,339/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Iowa is $2,339 per week. This is 1% higher than the US average of $2,306.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 531 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,339/week

Iowa

1% higher than the US average.

$2,306/week

United States

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?

Only Waterloo, Iowa reports pay data for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses, averaging $2,664 per week. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,339 per week — Waterloo, Iowa pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Waterloo, Iowa$2,664$2,664
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 $2,801 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,543) and Wisconsin ($2,461). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,494. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,339 per week — South Dakota pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,801$3,764
Minnesota$2,543$4,127
Wisconsin$2,461$3,867
North Dakota$2,439$3,755
Illinois$2,371$4,494
Nebraska$2,359$3,360
Missouri$2,282$3,763
Michigan$2,256$3,373
Colorado$2,178$3,600
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Iowa?

First Connect Health pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,243 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($2,929) and Fastaff Travel Nursing ($2,852). ALOIS Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,451. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,339 per week — First Connect Health pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$3,243$3,243
ALOIS Healthcare$2,929$3,451
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,852$3,037
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,802$3,186
ADN Healthcare$2,741$3,410
Catalytic Solutions$2,699$3,087
Mader MedX$2,691$3,390
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,664$2,664
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,664$2,787
E-SolHealth$2,556$2,556

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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