Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,392/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Iowa City, IA is $2,392 per week. This is 7% higher than the Iowa average of $2,216.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 244 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,392/week

Iowa City, IA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,216/week

Iowa

This is equal to the US average

$2,207/week

United States

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

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West Burlington, Iowa

$2,372/week

This is 3% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,448.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,121/week

This is 15% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,448.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,321/week

This is 5% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,448.

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

Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,392 per week, followed by Fort Madison, Iowa ($2,368). Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,760. For comparison, the Iowa City, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,392 per week, roughly in line with Iowa City, Iowa.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$2,392$2,760
Fort Madison, Iowa$2,368$2,623
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Iowa City?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,526 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($2,426) and Host Healthcare ($2,400). Cross Country Nurses also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,760. For comparison, the Iowa City, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,392 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$2,526$2,760
Medical Solutions$2,426$2,714
Host Healthcare$2,400$2,481
Supplemental Health Care$2,126$2,308

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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