Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa City, IA

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Iowa City?

The highest paying specialty in Iowa City is Orthopedic Surgery. Travel roles are currently paying $9,772/wk which is 76% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Iowa City include Women's Services with average pay of $4,006/wk, Manager with average pay of $3,762/wk and Surgical Oncology with average pay of $3,274/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,362/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Iowa City, IA is $2,362 per week. This is 5% higher than the Iowa average of $2,238.

Last updated on May 23, 2026. Based on 360 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Iowa City, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,362/week

Iowa City, IA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,238/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,170/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Iowa City Compare to Other Cities

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,357/week

This is equal to the Iowa City average

Davenport, Iowa

$3,441/week

This is 31% higher than the Iowa City average of $2,362.

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,299/week

This is 3% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,362.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Iowa City?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
CVOR	$3,415	$3,990
Labor and Delivery	$2,741	$2,885
OR - Operating Room	$2,726	$3,075
Electrophysiology Lab	$2,639	$2,925

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Iowa City?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses	$2,485	$3,990
Host Healthcare	$2,468	$3,608
Medical Solutions	$2,330	$3,186
Supplemental Health Care	$2,305	$3,406
CoreMedical Group	$1,770	$1,770
Assured Nursing	$1,690	$1,826
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$1,632	$1,937