Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,102/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Ames, IA is $2,102 per week. This is 6% lower than the Iowa average of $2,227.

Last updated on June 1, 2026. Based on 105 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,102/week

Ames, IA

3% lower than the US average.

$2,227/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,155/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,232/week

This is 5% higher than the Ames average of $2,117.

Pella, Iowa

$1,986/week

This is 7% lower than the Ames average of $2,117.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,246/week

This is 6% higher than the Ames average of $2,117.

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Davenport, Iowa	$4,618	$8,932
Cedar Rapids, Iowa	$2,619	$3,075

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Ames?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$2,283	$2,283
Assured Nursing	$2,182	$2,182
Genie Healthcare	$2,173	$2,173
MedPro Healthcare Staffing	$2,149	$2,149
TRS Healthcare	$2,079	$2,079
Host Healthcare	$2,066	$2,066
Medical Solutions	$2,063	$2,063
AHS Staffing	$1,986	$1,986
PRN Healthcare	$1,963	$1,963
GetMed Staffing, Inc.	$1,948	$1,948

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

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