Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Cedar Rapids, IA
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$2,204/week
The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA is $2,204 per week. This is 7% lower than the Iowa average of $2,356.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 74 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,204/week
Cedar Rapids, IA
3% lower than the US average.
$2,356/week
Iowa
4% higher than the US average.
$2,262/week
United States
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,246/week
This is 12% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,515.
Dubuque, Iowa
$2,218/week
This is 13% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,515.
West Burlington, Iowa
$2,379/week
This is 6% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,515.
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 $2,963 per week, followed by Muscatine, Iowa ($2,911) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,783). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,100. For comparison, the Cedar Rapids, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,204 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 34% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,963 | $3,417 |
| Muscatine, Iowa | $2,911 | $3,500 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,783 | $4,100 |
| Bettendorf, Iowa | $2,515 | $3,399 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,429 | $3,665 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,413 | $3,600 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Cedar Rapids?
E-SolHealth pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,430 per week, followed by Focus Staff ($2,854) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,608). For comparison, the Cedar Rapids, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,204 per week — E-SolHealth pays 56% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,430 | $3,430 |
| Focus Staff | $2,854 | $2,854 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,608 | $2,608 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,406 | $2,406 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,391 | $2,391 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,347 | $2,347 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,310 | $2,310 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,308 | $2,308 |
| LanceSoft | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,275 | $2,420 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Med Surg RN
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Mercy Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 4 others
UP TO $2,237/wk
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Mercy Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 3 others
UP TO $2,237/wk
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Mercy Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 2 others
UP TO $2,223/wk
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
$2,420/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Trustaff
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,322/week
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