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 $2,254 but can pay up to $4,145 per week.

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View job details for Emergency Department Registered Nurse

34 agencies can help you get this contract

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Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Dyersville, Iowa
MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center
Olaro and 33 others

UP TO $2,588/wk

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Uniti Med and 28 others

UP TO $2,588/wk

Days

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Uniti Med and 27 others

UP TO $2,588/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Uniti Med and 24 others

UP TO $2,588/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for ICU Flex Pool Registered Nurse

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ICU Flex Pool Registered Nurse

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Premier Medical Staffing Services and 15 others

UP TO $2,588/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Flex Pool RN

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Travel Contract

ICU Flex Pool RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $2,588/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

28 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

West Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
ADN Healthcare and 27 others

UP TO $2,576/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

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RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

New Hampton, Iowa
MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center
ADN Healthcare and 29 others

UP TO $2,576/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

44 agencies can help you get this contract

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ER RN

Fairfield, Iowa
Jefferson County Hospital
Olaro and 43 others

UP TO $2,560/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

Pella, Iowa
Pella Regional Health Center
Uniti Med and 35 others

UP TO $2,558/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

24 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Davenport, Iowa
Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport
Uniti Med and 23 others

UP TO $2,555/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU-CCU Registered Nurse

10 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU-CCU Registered Nurse

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

UP TO $2,540/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center
Uniti Med and 8 others

UP TO $2,540/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

41 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ER RN

Fairfield, Iowa
Jefferson County Hospital
Olaro and 40 others

UP TO $2,535/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center
Focus Staff and 7 others

UP TO $2,528/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Critical Care RN ICU-CCU

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Critical Care RN ICU-CCU

West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center
Lucid Staffing Solutions

UP TO $2,528/wk

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for ICU RN

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Mader MedX

UP TO $2,523/wk

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for PCU / Stepdown RN

29 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PCU / Stepdown RN

Sioux City, Iowa
UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
Access Healthcare and 28 others

UP TO $2,521/wk

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center
Lucid Staffing Solutions

UP TO $2,516/wk

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for PACU RN

29 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PACU RN

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Saint Luke's Hospital
TravSource and 28 others

UP TO $2,511/wk

Flexible

5x8

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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 (171 jobs), Host Healthcare (165 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (151 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 (606 jobs), UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes (273 jobs), and Iowa Methodist Medical Center (235 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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