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Travel Nurse Pay in Iowa City, IA

Based on 103 live assignments in Iowa City listing weekly pay. That's $236/wk above the Iowa median of $2,018.

$2,254

Median /wk

$1,417–$2,378

Typical range /wk

$3,705

Top posted /wk

Stipends and rent in Iowa City

$1,267/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $113/night lodging + $68/day meals)

$1,713/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$8,054/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($2,254/wk)

GSA FY2027 per diem rates set the most an agency can usually pay tax-free for housing and meals. Your agency's stipend may be lower.

Pay by specialty in Iowa City

Specialties with at least 3 assignments listing pay. Tap one for its pay across Iowa.

Specialty
Median
Typical range
Radiology / Imaging
$3,175
$2,906 – $3,175
ICU / Critical Care
$2,388
$2,250 – $2,483
Operating Room
$2,369
$2,369 – $2,645
Medical / Surgical
$2,250
$2,250 – $2,369
Behavioral Health
$1,953
$1,685 – $2,042
Emergency / Trauma
$1,417
$1,417 – $1,431
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Figures use the weekly pay posted on each assignment. "Typical range" is the middle half of assignments (25th to 75th percentile). Agency pay is an estimate; confirm before you accept.