Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Ottumwa, IA

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

The highest paying specialty in Ottumwa is Director of Nursing. Travel roles are currently paying $3,806/wk which is 45% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Ottumwa include Special Procedures with average pay of $3,367/wk, Assistant Director of Nursing with average pay of $3,080/wk and NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care with average pay of $3,015/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,088/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Ottumwa, IA is $2,088 per week. This is 7% lower than the Iowa average of $2,244.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 1,412 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Ottumwa, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,088/week

Ottumwa, IA

4% lower than the US average.

$2,244/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Ottumwa Compare to Other Cities

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West Burlington, Iowa

$2,322/week

This is 10% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,088.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,351/week

This is 11% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,088.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,440/week

This is 14% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,088.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Labor and Delivery	$2,619	$3,846
Clinic	$2,324	$2,524

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Ottumwa?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
TheraEX Staffing Services	$2,970	$3,120
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab	$2,892	$2,892
FlexCare Nursing	$2,778	$2,778
Vibra Travels	$2,554	$3,334
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA	$2,398	$2,650
ConnectRN	$2,296	$2,431
LeaderStat	$2,292	$2,404
IDR Healthcare	$2,262	$2,361
THP Healthcare Staffing	$2,256	$2,325
Epic Travel Staffing	$2,255	$2,255