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

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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?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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.

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