Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,968/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Ames, IA is $1,968 per week. This is 7% lower than the Iowa average of $2,103.
Last updated on July 7, 2025. Based on 92 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages
$1,968/week
Ames, IA
10% lower than the US average.
$2,103/week
Iowa
3% lower than the US average.
$2,165/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,180/week
This is 9% higher than the Ames average of $1,978.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,241/week
This is 12% higher than the Ames average of $1,978.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,087/week
This is 5% higher than the Ames average of $1,978.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
---|---|---|
Davenport, Iowa | $2,571 | $3,228 |
West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,415 | $3,328 |
Fairfield, Iowa | $2,380 | $2,380 |
Iowa City, Iowa | $2,359 | $2,666 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Ames?
Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
---|---|---|
American Traveler | $2,308 | $2,308 |
ProKatchers | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Genie Healthcare | $2,195 | $2,195 |
TotalMed Staffing | $2,194 | $2,194 |
Assured Nursing | $2,092 | $2,092 |
Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,083 | $2,092 |
Source Medical Staffing | $2,012 | $2,012 |
TRS Healthcare | $1,982 | $1,982 |
Nationwide Therapy Group | $1,932 | $1,971 |
GetMed Staffing, Inc. | $1,930 | $1,930 |
Last updated on July 7, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Ames, IA
- ProKatchers
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,200/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Ames, IA
- Source Medical Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,012/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Ames, IA
- Uniti Med
- Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,842/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Ames, IA
- Uniti Med
- Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,675/week
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