2 openings at $2,133/week in Grinnell, IA — ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
2 openings at $2,133/week right now.
Prices in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91.7 | 8% lower |
| Housing | 84.7 | 15% lower |
| Utilities | 84.6 | 15% 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.
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Grinnell is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Grinnell 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 2 openings in Grinnell
1 hospital in Grinnell is hiring travel nurses, 2 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.