Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,066/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Ames, IA is $2,066 per week. This is 12% lower than the Iowa average of $2,315.

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Based on 175 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

$2,066/week

Ames, IA

9% lower than the US average.

$2,315/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,249/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,380/week

This is 12% higher than the Ames average of $2,088.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,236/week

This is 7% higher than the Ames average of $2,088.

Fort Dodge, Iowa

$2,381/week

This is 12% higher than the Ames average of $2,088.

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,848 per week, followed by Bettendorf, Iowa ($2,475). Bettendorf, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,450. For comparison, the Ames, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,066 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa$2,848$3,000
Bettendorf, Iowa$2,475$3,450
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Ames?

ND Global Consulting Services pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,340 per week, followed by GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($2,317) and Mader MedX ($2,293). For comparison, the Ames, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,066 per week — ND Global Consulting Services pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ND Global Consulting Services$2,340$2,340
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,317$2,317
Mader MedX$2,293$2,293
Voca Healthcare$2,266$2,266
Assured Nursing$2,185$2,185
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,177$2,177
Genie Healthcare$2,176$2,176
Medical Solutions$2,134$2,134
Care Career$2,058$2,059
TRS Healthcare$2,050$2,050

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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