Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,143/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,143 per week. This is 10% lower than the Iowa average of $2,359.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 1,601 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,143/week

Waterloo, IA

5% lower than the US average.

$2,359/week

Iowa

4% higher than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

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

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Mason City, Iowa

$2,250/week

This is equal to the Waterloo average

Dubuque, Iowa

$2,203/week

This is 2% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,248.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,445/week

This is 8% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,248.

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 ($2,868) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,718). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,100. For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,143 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa$2,963$3,417
Muscatine, Iowa$2,868$3,500
Iowa City, Iowa$2,718$4,100
Bettendorf, Iowa$2,486$3,399
Des Moines, Iowa$2,440$3,665
Sioux City, Iowa$2,413$3,600
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Waterloo?

First Connect Health pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,241 per week, followed by Fastaff Travel Nursing ($2,660) and ADN Healthcare ($2,623). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,520. For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,143 per week — First Connect Health pays 51% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$3,241$3,241
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,660$2,793
ADN Healthcare$2,623$3,520
PRIDE Health$2,553$2,553
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,466$2,556
Trustaff$2,439$3,135
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,432$2,446
LeaderStat$2,303$2,316
Mader MedX$2,275$2,293
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,239$2,239

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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