Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Council Bluffs, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,161/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA is $2,161 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,143.
Last updated on August 19, 2026. Based on 424 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
$2,161/week
Council Bluffs, IA
1% lower than the US average.
$2,143/week
Iowa
2% lower than the US average.
$2,184/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
$2,406/week
This is 7% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,249.
Sioux City, Iowa
$2,138/week
This is 5% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,249.
West Des Moines, Iowa
$2,151/week
This is 5% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,249.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,775 | $2,973 |
| Fort Madison, Iowa | $2,416 | $2,416 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Council Bluffs?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medlivo | $2,367 | $2,376 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,335 | $2,335 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,313 | $2,350 |
| HCS 247 | $2,310 | $2,310 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,295 | $2,308 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Care Career | $2,254 | $2,254 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,251 | $2,251 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,245 | $2,245 |
| Medical Talent | $2,236 | $2,236 |
Last updated on August 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Med Surg Ortho RN
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
- THP Healthcare Staffing and 4 others
UP TO $2,310/wk
Med Surg Ortho RN
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
- Aequor Healthcare and 26 others
UP TO $2,291/wk
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
- HCS 247
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,310/week
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