Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,113/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,113 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,200.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 475 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

$2,113/week

Waterloo, IA

4% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

Iowa

This is equal to the US average

$2,200/week

United States

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

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Mason City, Iowa

$2,178/week

This is 2% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,140.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,295/week

This is 7% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,140.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,175/week

This is 2% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,140.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,750 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,335). Atlantic, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,113 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa$2,750$3,000
Iowa City, Iowa$2,335$2,760
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Waterloo?

Lucid Staffing Solutions pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,956 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($2,914) and PRIDE Health ($2,793). For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,113 per week — Lucid Staffing Solutions pays 40% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,956$2,956
ALOIS Healthcare$2,914$2,914
PRIDE Health$2,793$2,793
ADN Healthcare$2,720$2,720
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,556$2,556
Daisy Medical Staffing$2,526$2,526
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,446$2,446
Voca Healthcare$2,377$2,542
LeaderStat$2,313$2,313
LanceSoft$2,300$2,300

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

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