Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$2,045/week
The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Ames, IA is $2,045 per week. This is 8% lower than the Iowa average of $2,211.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 69 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,045/week
Ames, IA
6% lower than the US average.
$2,211/week
Iowa
2% higher than the US average.
$2,168/week
United States
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,313/week
This is 12% higher than the Ames average of $2,045.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,415/week
This is 15% higher than the Ames average of $2,045.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,225/week
This is 8% higher than the Ames average of $2,045.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,414 | $3,267 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,358 | $2,610 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,353 | $2,650 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Ames?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $2,254 | $2,254 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,236 | $2,236 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,218 | $2,218 |
| ProMed Staffing Resources A | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,167 | $2,167 |
| American Traveler | $2,164 | $2,164 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,151 | $2,151 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,116 | $2,116 |
| Source Medical Staffing | $2,102 | $2,102 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,066 | $2,066 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideTop Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Jobs
Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Ames, IA
- Core Medical Group
- 3x12 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$1,860/week
Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Ames, IA
Be the first to know about new jobs for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts


