Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa

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

The highest paying specialty in Iowa is Electrophysiology Lab. Travel roles are currently paying $3,207/wk which is 30% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Iowa include Director of Nursing with average pay of $3,135/wk, Cardiac Cath Lab with average pay of $2,933/wk and Interventional Radiology with average pay of $2,933/wk.

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$2,234/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Iowa is $2,234 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,163.

Last updated on April 7, 2026. Based on 3,791 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,234/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,163/week

United States

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa	$2,615	$2,946
Oskaloosa, Iowa	$2,584	$2,623
West Des Moines, Iowa	$2,580	$3,578
Pella, Iowa	$2,470	$2,807

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,933	$3,400
CVOR	$2,762	$3,990
OB/GYN	$2,629	$2,938
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum	$2,626	$3,542

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
South Dakota	$2,466	$3,936
Minnesota	$2,353	$4,903
Wisconsin	$2,307	$3,870
Illinois	$2,285	$12,600
Nebraska	$2,279	$4,111
Kansas	$2,121	$3,800
Missouri	$2,095	$3,446
Oklahoma	$2,094	$4,046
Arkansas	$1,879	$3,222

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Fastaff Travel Nursing	$3,042	$3,170
E-SolHealth	$2,963	$3,276
United Staffing Solutions	$2,888	$2,888
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA	$2,857	$3,065
3B Healthcare Inc.	$2,846	$3,170
Nightingale Nurses - Allied	$2,813	$2,813
TheraEX Staffing Services	$2,791	$3,552
Medical Talent	$2,695	$2,740
Carenest Health Services	$2,669	$2,938
LanceSoft	$2,669	$3,326