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Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs Iowa for RNs

Top PACU Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PACU travel nurse jobs in Iowa. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Iowa PACU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse in Iowa as of Jun 1, 2025 was $2,370 weekly.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for PACU travel jobs in Iowa.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse job in Iowa.

Iowa is a popular place to work for PACU travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in Iowa with Travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 88 Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying PACU Registered Nurse Jobs in North Sioux City, SD

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in North Sioux City.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • North Sioux City, South Dakota – 57049
  • 8 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$909 to $1,002
Weekly Pay*
Tenet- Dunes Surgical Hospital 600 Sioux Point Rd, North Sioux City, SD, 57049 # of Beds: 6-10 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1;1:2 30-35 patient/day average Charting: Meditech Scrub Color: hospital provides Areas of Float Support: Pre-Op/Stepdown Special Procedures: Phase I Post-operative care, occasional need for chest tube placement.
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Highest Paying PACU Registered Nurse Jobs in Columbia, MO

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Columbia.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
  • 6 D,
  • July 22, 2025
  • 13
$1,465 to $1,614
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Highest Paying PACU Registered Nurse Jobs in Peoria, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Peoria.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
  • 12 D,
  • July 22, 2025
  • 19
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024,Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation
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Highest Paying PACU Registered Nurse Jobs in Russellville, AR

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Russellville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Russellville, Arkansas – 72801
  • 10 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,727 to $1,904
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on PACU Jobs in Iowa

Review helpful statistics about PACU traveling nurse jobs in Iowa. The data is based on the last three complete months of PACU job postings in the state of Iowa. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Post Anesthesia Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Iowa for travel nursing jobs.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs in Iowa

How much does an Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A PACU nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,137 per week.

How much does a night shift PACU travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,144 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift PACU travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,205 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

What healthcare facilities have RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit staff in Iowa?

  • Mercy Hospital in Iowa City
  • The Finley Hospital in Dubuque
  • Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T) in Marshalltown
  • Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City in Sioux City
  • Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City

What types of shifts are most common for PACU travel nursing jobs in Iowa?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common shifts in Iowa cities.

What is the most common contract duration for PACU travel jobs in Iowa?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel job in Iowa is 13 weeks.

Locating PACU Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa

In Iowa, cities like Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Iowa City, Sioux City, and Waterloo have travel PACU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Mercy Hospital, The Finley Hospital, Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T), Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City and Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa, all with nurse specialties and Post Anesthesia Care Unit staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Iowa that offer Travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Iowa area that have historically offered travel jobs for Post Anesthesia Care Unit professionals.
Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, and 15 wks
Address
801 5th St, 7th SE
Sioux City, IA 51101
Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
The Finley Hospital
Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T)
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
3 SOUTH 4TH AVE
Marshalltown, IA 50158
* Estimate of 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 a recruiter for additional details.