How much do staff Med Surg jobs pay per hour in Iowa?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, April 3rd 2026, the average hourly Medical Surgical Nurse salary in Iowa is $29 per hour but can pay up to $37 per hour.

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Iowa Med Surg Nurse Jobs

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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Core Medical-Perm
Ottumwa, IA
3x12 hrs

$70K-95K/year

3x12

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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Grifols
Des Moines, IA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Grifols
Iowa City, IA

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Jamaica Plain, MA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$4,200/week

Nights

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Jamaica Plain, MA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$4,000/week

Evenings

5x8

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Registered Nurse - CVPICU

Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - CVPICU

Columbus, OH
LeaderStat
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,944/week

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 6 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Jamaica Plain, MA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,900/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown

Massachusetts, MA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Nights

Flexible

5x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Endoscopy

Massachusetts, MA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$7,000/week

Days

Nights

5x12

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Posted 8 days ago

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Travel Contract

Nurse Manager

Manhasset, NY
Stability Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$5,716/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 7 days ago

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Travel Contract

RN House Supervisor

Castro Valley, CA
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

$5,187/week

Rotating

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 6 days ago

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Iowa Med Surg Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Med Surg Nurse Salary

$41.93/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg Nurse in Iowa is $41.93 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $42.31.

Last updated on April 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Iowa Med Surg Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, April 3rd 2026, Vivian has 10 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $57 per hour on average, and up to $63 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, April 3rd 2026, Vivian has 592 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,235 per hour on average, and up to $3,273 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Med Surg?

Take a look at Vivian's Med Surg Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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