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

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Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,905/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Ottumwa, IA is $1,905 per week. This is 21% lower than the Iowa average of $2,308.

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,905/week

Ottumwa, IA

18% lower than the US average.

$2,308/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,250/week

United States

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

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Kirksville, Missouri

$2,087/week

This is 6% lower than the Ottumwa average of $2,216.

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,386/week

This is 7% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,216.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,365/week

This is 6% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,216.

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 $2,863 per week, followed by Bettendorf, Iowa ($2,492). Bettendorf, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,462. For comparison, the Ottumwa, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,905 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 50% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa	$2,863	$3,086
Bettendorf, Iowa	$2,492	$3,462

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Ottumwa?

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,326 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($1,905). For comparison, the Ottumwa, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,905 per week — GHR Healthcare - Travel Division pays 22% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division	$2,326	$2,326
Cross Country Nurses	$1,905	$1,905

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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