Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Madison, IA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,252/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Fort Madison, IA is $2,252 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,196.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 60 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Fort Madison, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,252/week

Fort Madison, IA

2% higher than the US average.

$2,196/week

Iowa

This is equal to the US average

$2,199/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Fort Madison Compare to Other Cities

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West Burlington, Iowa

$2,334/week

This is 2% higher than the Fort Madison average of $2,278.

Quincy, Illinois

$2,324/week

This is 2% higher than the Fort Madison average of $2,278.

Iowa City, Iowa

$2,385/week

This is 4% higher than the Fort Madison average of $2,278.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,750 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,332). Atlantic, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the Fort Madison, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,252 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 22% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa$2,750$3,000
Iowa City, Iowa$2,332$2,760
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Fort Madison?

Access Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,462 per week, followed by Lucid Staffing Solutions ($2,455) and Voca Healthcare ($2,443). For comparison, the Fort Madison, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,252 per week — Access Healthcare pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Access Healthcare$2,462$2,462
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,455$2,457
Voca Healthcare$2,443$2,443
Genie Healthcare$2,409$2,410
FlexCare Nursing$2,371$2,371
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,366$2,367
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,356$2,368
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,356$2,356
HCS 247$2,349$2,349
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,348$2,349

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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