Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,264/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA is $2,264 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,198.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 871 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Council Bluffs, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,264/week

Council Bluffs, IA

3% higher than the US average.

$2,198/week

Iowa

This is equal to the US average

$2,193/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,417/week

This is 6% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,264.

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,174/week

This is 4% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,264.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,157/week

This is 5% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,264.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Council Bluffs?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR Scrub RN$2,736$2,736
OR - Operating Room$2,680$2,887
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care$2,333$3,118
Surgical ICU Stepdown$2,333$3,118
Trauma ICU$2,333$3,118
Stepdown$2,326$2,326
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Council Bluffs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
MedCadre$3,000$3,000
Epic Travel Staffing$2,714$2,714
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,649$3,102
Cross Country Nurses$2,645$3,095
Care Career$2,531$3,118
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,460$2,460
GHG Healthcare$2,454$2,464
AHS Staffing$2,453$2,950
Olaro$2,425$2,965
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,407$2,407

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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