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Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa

Exciting Iowa Nursing Opportunities 

An excellent place to work, play, and live, Iowa is a charming state cradled between two rivers — Missouri on the west and the mighty Mississippi on the east. Located in the center of America's heartland, Iowa is a diverse state with thriving communities immersed in history and natural beauty.

No matter your nursing specialty, AMN Healthcare can connect you with the Iowa nursing job that best suits your personal and professional goals. Begin your online nursing application and start your next nursing job search today!

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Iowa has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 71 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Grinnell, Sioux City, Des Moines, and Bettendorf. Iowa hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Medical Surgical (17 jobs), Cath Lab (2 jobs), Operating Room (4 jobs), Labor & Delivery (6 jobs), Telemetry (7 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Iowa is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Iowa Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The highest travel nurse jobs salary in Iowa can earn up to $3,434 per week as of July 1, 2025. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $2,062 ranging between $1,102 to $3,434 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Iowa, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Pella Regional Health Center in Pella, Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines, and UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital - MSP in West Des Moines are well known in Iowa.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Iowa is Aug 18, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - MS role at $3,434 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Aug 18, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - MS role at $3,434 per week.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in Iowa including 13 Weeks (4,791 jobs), 14 Weeks (180 jobs), and 12 Weeks (165 jobs).

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Iowa?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Iowa averages $2,980 per week.

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How long is the most common contract duration for travel nursing jobs in Iowa?

The average length for travel nurse jobs in Iowa based on recent data is 13 weeks.

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How many Iowa travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Iowa there are 71 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of August 10, 2025.

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Iowa?
  • Grinnell, Iowa $3,434 / per week average salary
  • Sioux City, Iowa $3,291 / per week average salary
  • Des Moines, Iowa $2,889 / per week average salary
  • Des Moines, Iowa $2,889 / per week average salary
  • Bettendorf, Iowa $2,687 / per week average salary
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What nursing specialties are needed most in Iowa right now?
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Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Iowa

Find the nurse travel jobs in Iowa with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Grinnell $3,434 /Weekly* $2,980 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical $3,434 per week
Sioux City $3,291 /Weekly* $3,139 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab $3,291 per week
Des Moines $2,889 /Weekly* $2,755 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical $2,889 per week
Des Moines $2,889 /Weekly* $2,755 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical $2,889 per week
Bettendorf $2,687 /Weekly* $2,562 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,687 per week
Cedar Rapids $2,499 /Weekly* $2,383 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Telemetry $2,499 per week

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

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Iowa’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Iowa each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Iowa travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Cath Lab $69.20 /hour* Sioux City
Operating Room $60.89 /hour* Bettendorf, Des Moines and West Burlington
Labor & Delivery $59.42 /hour* Sioux City and Le Mars
Postpartum $59.11 /hour* Atlantic
Outpatient Clinic $57.60 /hour* Des Moines
BSN Case Manager $56.25 /hour*
Medical Surgical $51.65 /hour* Grinnell, Fairfield and Dubuque
Emergency Room $51.17 /hour* Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa and Sioux City
Rehabilitation $48.10 /hour* Dubuque, Ottumwa and Clive
Telemetry $47.70 /hour* Cedar Rapids, Sioux City and Des Moines

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

Is Iowa a Nursing Compact State?

Yes, it is! Get Started Today!

As a proud member of the nursing licensure compact for over 16 years, Iowa was an early adopter of this great benefit that allows nurses to cross state lines in a very easy licensing process to practice their craft. If you have your nursing license in Iowa, you can go to any of the other 40 states that are part of the compact, sometimes in a matter of days. 

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Great Indiana Travel Nursing Benefits

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At AMN Healthcare, our travel nurses in Iowa can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find their own accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)
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