Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Cedar Rapids, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,607/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA is $2,607 per week. This is 10% higher than the Iowa average of $2,344.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 368 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,607/week
Cedar Rapids, IA
17% higher than the US average.
$2,344/week
Iowa
8% higher than the US average.
$2,168/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities
Dubuque, Iowa
$2,264/week
This is 15% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,605.
Ottumwa, Iowa
$2,140/week
This is 22% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,605.
West Burlington, Iowa
$2,346/week
This is 11% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,605.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,665 | $2,776 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,607 | $3,300 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,419 | $2,928 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,375 | $3,276 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,368 | $2,398 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,362 | $2,385 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,347 | $2,524 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Cedar Rapids?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Focus Staff | $3,196 | $3,196 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $3,154 | $3,154 |
| Access Healthcare | $3,110 | $3,110 |
| Coast Medical Service | $3,092 | $3,092 |
| Care Career | $3,092 | $3,092 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $3,038 | $3,038 |
| AHS Staffing | $3,027 | $3,027 |
| LanceSoft | $3,014 | $3,014 |
| Advantis Medical | $3,012 | $3,012 |
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Med Surg Registered Nurse
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Saint Luke's Hospital
- CrossMed and 4 others
$801-877/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
$3,176/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,014/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,926/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- PRIDE Health
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,455/week
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