Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,126/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Ames, IA is $2,126 per week. This is 1% lower than the Iowa average of $2,147.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on 170 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,126/week

Ames, IA

3% lower than the US average.

$2,147/week

Iowa

2% lower than the US average.

$2,188/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,205/week

This is 4% higher than the Ames average of $2,122.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,148/week

This is 1% higher than the Ames average of $2,122.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,099/week

This is 1% lower than the Ames average of $2,122.

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa	$2,781	$3,000
Fairfield, Iowa	$2,444	$2,599
Fort Madison, Iowa	$2,400	$2,400

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$2,350	$2,417
Mader MedX	$2,272	$2,272
Voca Healthcare	$2,254	$2,254
Premier Medical Staffing Services	$2,182	$2,182
Assured Nursing	$2,182	$2,182
Genie Healthcare	$2,179	$2,293
MedPro Healthcare Staffing	$2,149	$2,149
Medical Solutions	$2,131	$2,131
TLC Nursing	$2,109	$2,109
Care Career	$2,038	$2,038

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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