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

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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?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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