Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,401/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Fort Madison, IA is $2,401 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,376.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 358 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,401/week

Fort Madison, IA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,376/week

Iowa

5% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

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

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West Burlington, Iowa

$2,386/week

This is 2% lower than the Fort Madison average of $2,426.

Quincy, Illinois

$2,423/week

This is equal to the Fort Madison average

Kirksville, Missouri

$2,105/week

This is 15% lower than the Fort Madison average of $2,426.

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 $2,851 per week, followed by Muscatine, Iowa ($2,787) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,663). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,751. For comparison, the Fort Madison, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,401 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa$2,851$3,157
Muscatine, Iowa$2,787$3,500
Iowa City, Iowa$2,663$3,751
Bettendorf, Iowa$2,546$3,450
Des Moines, Iowa$2,464$3,665
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Fort Madison?

Access Healthcare pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,592 per week, followed by AHS Staffing ($2,552) and HCS 247 ($2,526). AHS Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,623. For comparison, the Fort Madison, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,401 per week — Access Healthcare pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Access Healthcare$2,592$2,592
AHS Staffing$2,552$2,623
HCS 247$2,526$2,588
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,518$2,580
Voca Healthcare$2,500$2,554
Genie Healthcare$2,464$2,518
The Good Life MedStaff$2,424$2,487
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,415$2,472
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,412$2,469
FlexCare Nursing$2,407$2,438

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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