How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in Iowa?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, June 30th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Iowa is $2,219 but can pay up to $5,050 per week.

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View job details for Operating Room RN

20 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Operating Room RN

West Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 19 others

UP TO $2,601/wk

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View job details for Emergency Room Registered Nurse

38 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Fairfield, Iowa
Jefferson County Hospital
Anders Group and 37 others

UP TO $2,596/wk

Evenings

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View job details for Critical Care RN ICU-CCU

11 agencies can help you get this contract

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Critical Care RN ICU-CCU

West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center
TRS Healthcare and 10 others

UP TO $2,540/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Med Surg/Telemetry PCU

25 agencies can help you get this contract

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RN Med Surg/Telemetry PCU

Sioux City, Iowa
UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 24 others

UP TO $2,527/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for ER Registered Nurse

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ER Registered Nurse

Fairfield, Iowa
Jefferson County Hospital
Anders Group and 35 others

UP TO $2,524/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

10 agencies can help you get this contract

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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $2,516/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Labor & Delivery RN

West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center
Access Healthcare

UP TO $2,514/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN Flex Pool

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Travel Contract

ICU RN Flex Pool

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 16 others

UP TO $2,514/wk

3x12

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View job details for Med Surg Registered Nurse

29 agencies can help you get this contract

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Med Surg Registered Nurse

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Saint Luke's Hospital
Premier Medical Staffing Services and 28 others

UP TO $2,506/wk

Nights

5x8

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View job details for Emergency Room Registered Nurse

32 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Sioux City, Iowa
UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
Care Team Solutions and 31 others

UP TO $2,503/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Medical-Surgical RN

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Medical-Surgical RN

West Des Moines, Iowa
Methodist West Hospital
Premier Medical Staffing Services and 25 others

UP TO $2,484/wk

Nights

5x8

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View job details for OR RN - Orthopedics/Spine

11 agencies can help you get this contract

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OR RN - Orthopedics/Spine

Davenport, Iowa
Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

UP TO $2,472/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Medical Surgical RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

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Medical Surgical RN

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mercy Medical Center
Pulse Healthcare Services and 5 others

UP TO $2,463/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

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Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center
Access Healthcare

UP TO $2,462/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

12 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 11 others

UP TO $2,454/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Emergency Room RN

22 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

Newton, Iowa
MercyOne Newton Medical Center
Anders Group and 21 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Waterloo, Iowa
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 23 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

20 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Davenport, Iowa
Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport
LeaderStat and 19 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

13 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Waterloo, Iowa
Genesis Medical Center
LeaderStat and 12 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

20 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 19 others

UP TO $2,440/wk

3x12

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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,171/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Iowa is $2,171 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on June 28, 2026. Based on 5,281 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 Trustaff (139 jobs), Host Healthcare (133 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (127 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), UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes (204 jobs), and MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (154 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 5 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $50 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 Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 160 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $68 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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