Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Fairfield, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,371/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Fairfield, IA is $2,371 per week. This is 30% lower than the Iowa average of $3,080.
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Fairfield, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,371/week
Fairfield, IA
3% higher than the US average.
$3,080/week
Iowa
25% higher than the US average.
$2,301/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Fairfield Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Fairfield Compare to Other Cities
Ottumwa, Iowa
$1,950/week
This is 22% lower than the Fairfield average of $2,371.
Fort Madison, Iowa
--/week
West Burlington, Iowa
$2,280/week
This is 4% lower than the Fairfield average of $2,371.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, Iowa | $3,240 | $3,240 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $3,014 | $3,014 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,986 | $2,986 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,524 | $2,524 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,419 | $2,928 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,371 | $2,394 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,362 | $2,385 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,324 | $3,100 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,292 | $2,488 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Fairfield?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LanceSoft | $2,553 | $2,553 |
| GHR Healthcare | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel Division | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| First Connect Health | $2,362 | $2,398 |
| GHR Healthcare - PH Division | $2,326 | $2,326 |
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Medical-Surgical RN
- Fairfield, IA
- Health Saviours
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,358/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Fairfield, IA
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,268/week
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