5 openings from $2,075–$3,014/week in Council Bluffs, IA — Stepdown, Med-Surg. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
5 openings from $2,075–$3,014/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in Iowa run 12% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87.8 | 12% lower |
| Housing | 65.3 | 35% lower |
| Utilities | 83.3 | 17% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 93.7 | 6% lower |
| Services | 92.9 | 7% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $930 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,110 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,470 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,356 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Council Bluffs is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Council Bluffs is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
See all 5 openings in Council Bluffs
1 hospital in Council Bluffs is hiring travel nurses, 5 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.