Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Council Bluffs, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,162/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA is $2,162 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,217.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 264 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Council Bluffs, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,162/week
Council Bluffs, IA
2% lower than the US average.
$2,217/week
Iowa
1% higher than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,420/week
This is 9% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,199.
Independence, Missouri
$2,248/week
This is 2% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,199.
Sioux City, Iowa
$2,175/week
This is 1% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,199.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,391 per week, followed by Fort Madison, Iowa ($2,370). Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,760. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,162 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 11% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,391 | $2,760 |
| Fort Madison, Iowa | $2,370 | $2,623 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Council Bluffs?
Medlivo pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,334 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($2,284) and Care Career ($2,257). Medlivo also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,376. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,162 per week — Medlivo pays 8% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medlivo | $2,334 | $2,376 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,284 | $2,284 |
| Care Career | $2,257 | $2,257 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,248 | $2,248 |
| First Connect Health | $2,239 | $2,239 |
| Medical Talent | $2,221 | $2,221 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,204 | $2,204 |
| TravSource | $2,203 | $2,203 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,202 | $2,208 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,172 | $2,172 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med Surg Orthopedic RN
- Council Bluff, IA
- Medlivo
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,376/week
Med Surg Ortho RN
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Medlivo
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,358/week
Med Surg Ortho RN
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Medlivo
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,268/week
Med Surg Ortho RN
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,208/week
Med Surg Ortho RN
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,207/week
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