Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Cedar Rapids, IA

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,204/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA is $2,204 per week. This is 7% lower than the Iowa average of $2,355.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 74 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

$2,204/week

Cedar Rapids, IA

3% lower than the US average.

$2,355/week

Iowa

4% higher than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities

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Waterloo, Iowa

$2,246/week

This is 12% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,515.

Dubuque, Iowa

$2,218/week

This is 13% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,515.

Mount Pleasant, Iowa

$2,377/week

This is 6% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,515.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

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

Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,963 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,783) and Bettendorf, Iowa ($2,515). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,100. For comparison, the Cedar Rapids, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,204 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 34% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa	$2,963	$3,417
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,783	$4,100
Bettendorf, Iowa	$2,515	$3,399
Des Moines, Iowa	$2,427	$3,665
Sioux City, Iowa	$2,413	$3,600

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

E-SolHealth pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,430 per week, followed by Focus Staff ($2,854) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,608). For comparison, the Cedar Rapids, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,204 per week — E-SolHealth pays 56% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth	$3,430	$3,430
Focus Staff	$2,854	$2,854
ALOIS Healthcare	$2,608	$2,608
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$2,406	$2,406
Treva Workforce	$2,391	$2,391
Coast Medical Service	$2,347	$2,347
PRIDE Health	$2,310	$2,310
TRS Healthcare	$2,308	$2,308
LanceSoft	$2,300	$2,300
AHS Staffing	$2,275	$2,420

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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