How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in Iowa?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, August 14th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Iowa is $2,260 but can pay up to $4,145 per week.

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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Rehab RN

24 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Rehab RN

Clive, Iowa
MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 23 others

UP TO $2,182/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
NuWest Travel Nursing and 1 other

UP TO $2,173/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

26 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Assured Nursing and 25 others

UP TO $2,167/wk

3x12

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View job details for Med Surg RN

7 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Mt Ayr, Iowa
Ringgold County Hospital
Uniti Med and 6 others

UP TO $2,198/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

7 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
TRS Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $2,154/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
NuWest Travel Nursing and 1 other

UP TO $2,150/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Emergency Room RN

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
NuWest Travel Nursing

UP TO $2,121/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
NuWest Travel Nursing

UP TO $2,026/wk

Days

3x12

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Posted 1 hour ago

View job details for Med/Surg RN

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med/Surg RN

Mason City, Iowa
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Epic Travel Staffing

UP TO $2,017/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Medical/Surgical

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Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical

Centerville, Iowa
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center
NuWest Travel Nursing

UP TO $1,953/wk

Evenings

5x8

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Posted 1 hour ago

View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
NuWest Travel Nursing

UP TO $1,836/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Clinic Support Registered Nurse

6 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Clinic Support Registered Nurse

Pella, Iowa
Pella Regional Health Center
Winston Resources and 5 others

UP TO $1,820/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for LTC/SNF RN

12 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

LTC/SNF RN

George, Iowa
Good Samaritan Society
PRN Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $1,705/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for LTC/SNF Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

LTC/SNF Registered Nurse

George, Iowa
Good Samaritan Society
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 10 others

UP TO $1,705/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for LTC/SNF RN

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Travel Contract

LTC/SNF RN

George, Iowa
Good Samaritan Society
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 11 others

UP TO $1,705/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse

7 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse

Elk Horn, Iowa
Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $1,676/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care

West Union, Iowa
Good Samaritan Society - West Union
Triage Staffing

UP TO $1,509/wk

Flexible

5x8

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Posted 1 hour ago

View job details for PRN Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Registered Nurse

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PRN Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Registered Nurse

Sheldon, Iowa
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $1,497/wk

3x12

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View job details for CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse

Iowa City, IA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,145/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse

Iowa City, IA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$4,145/week

Evenings

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,198/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Iowa is $2,198 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 7,610 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Nursing jobs in Iowa?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in Iowa are Malone Healthcare - Nursing (190 jobs), Host Healthcare (166 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (155 jobs).

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in Iowa?

You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our Iowa RN Licensing guide.

What hospitals in Iowa currently have the most travel Travel Nursing job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in Iowa are MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (592 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (276 jobs), and UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes (272 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 6 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $61 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 211 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $74 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Is Iowa a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?

Yes, Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).

How much does obtaining a nursing license in Iowa cost?

Cost to obtain a nursing license in Iowa varies from $143-$169.

How often do you need to renew your nursing license in Iowa?

Nursing license needs to be renewed every three years.

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