Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,118/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Ames, IA is $2,118 per week. This is 5% lower than the Iowa average of $2,231.

Last updated on April 1, 2026. Based on 210 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,118/week

Ames, IA

2% lower than the US average.

$2,231/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,165/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,255/week

This is 6% higher than the Ames average of $2,118.

Mason City, Iowa

$2,216/week

This is 4% higher than the Ames average of $2,118.

Atlantic, Iowa

$2,631/week

This is 20% higher than the Ames average of $2,118.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,678$3,125
Atlantic, Iowa$2,632$2,776
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,396$3,058
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Ames?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ND Global Consulting Services$2,448$2,448
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,264$2,264
ProKatchers$2,220$2,220
Assured Nursing$2,192$2,200
Genie Healthcare$2,191$2,209
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,174$2,174
American Traveler$2,128$2,128
Medical Solutions$2,071$2,071
Host Healthcare$2,066$2,066
TRS Healthcare$2,064$2,079

Last updated on April 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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