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