Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Ankeny, IA

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,197/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Ankeny, IA is $2,197 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 2,353 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Ankeny, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,197/week

Ankeny, IA

This is equal to the US average

$2,199/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,295/week

This is 16% higher than the Ankeny average of $1,938.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,174/week

This is 11% higher than the Ankeny average of $1,938.

Mason City, Iowa

$2,178/week

This is 11% higher than the Ankeny average of $1,938.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,750 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,335). Atlantic, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,197 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa$2,750$3,000
Iowa City, Iowa$2,335$2,760

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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