Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Dubuque, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,128/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Dubuque, IA is $2,128 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,205.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 201 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Dubuque, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,128/week
Dubuque, IA
4% lower than the US average.
$2,205/week
Iowa
This is equal to the US average
$2,208/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Dubuque Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Dubuque Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$2,416/week
This is 9% higher than the Dubuque average of $2,200.
Marion, Illinois
$2,524/week
This is 13% higher than the Dubuque average of $2,200.
Rockford, Illinois
$2,425/week
This is 9% higher than the Dubuque average of $2,200.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Only Iowa City, Iowa reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,377 per week. Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,760. For comparison, the Dubuque, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,128 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 12% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,377 | $2,760 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Emergency Department RN
- Dubuque, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,664/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Dubuque, IA
- Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,873/week
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