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

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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?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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