Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,266/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Iowa is $2,266 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,205.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 6,855 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,266/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,205/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,825 per week, followed by Cedar Rapids, Iowa ($2,523) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,463). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,834. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Nurses is $2,266 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 25% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,825 | $3,229 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,523 | $3,542 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,463 | $3,834 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Iowa?
Director of Nursing earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Iowa, averaging $3,085 per week, followed by Cardiac Cath Lab ($2,986) and Interventional Radiology ($2,986). Director of Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,975. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Nurses is $2,266 per week — Director of Nursing earns 36% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | $3,085 | $3,975 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,986 | $3,542 |
| Interventional Radiology | $2,986 | $3,542 |
| LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum | $2,985 | $3,190 |
| CVOR | $2,964 | $3,834 |
| Electrophysiology Lab | $2,740 | $3,296 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
South Dakota pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,519 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,444) and Nebraska ($2,363). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,637. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Nurses is $2,266 per week — South Dakota pays 11% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,519 | $4,271 |
| Minnesota | $2,444 | $4,320 |
| Nebraska | $2,363 | $3,744 |
| Wisconsin | $2,359 | $4,324 |
| Illinois | $2,353 | $4,535 |
| Michigan | $2,273 | $5,223 |
| Kansas | $2,190 | $5,637 |
| Missouri | $2,174 | $3,748 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Iowa?
Lamb Staffing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,229 per week, followed by E-SolHealth ($3,180) and Reliant Staffing Partners ($3,156). E-SolHealth has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,253. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Nurses is $2,266 per week — Lamb Staffing pays 42% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Staffing | $3,229 | $3,229 |
| E-SolHealth | $3,180 | $3,253 |
| Reliant Staffing Partners | $3,156 | $3,156 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $3,086 | $3,150 |
| Health Saviours | $2,998 | $2,998 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,950 | $3,100 |
| GlobalPoint | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| United Staffing Solutions | $2,854 | $2,854 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,841 | $3,118 |
| Blu Medstaff | $2,817 | $2,817 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- PRN Healthcare and 30 others
UP TO $3,542/wk
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- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Saint Luke's Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 31 others
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 6 others
UP TO $3,374/wk
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- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Saint Luke's Hospital
- PRN Healthcare and 27 others
UP TO $3,312/wk
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- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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