Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa City, IA

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,411/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Iowa City, IA is $2,411 per week. This is 8% higher than the Iowa average of $2,227.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 194 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Iowa City, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,411/week

Iowa City, IA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,227/week

Iowa

1% higher than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Iowa City Compare to Other Cities

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West Burlington, Iowa

$2,389/week

This is 4% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,473.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,145/week

This is 15% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,473.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,325/week

This is 6% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,473.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

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

Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,796 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,411) and Fort Madison, Iowa ($2,383). Atlantic, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the Iowa City, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,411 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 16% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa	$2,796	$3,000
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,411	$2,760
Fort Madison, Iowa	$2,383	$2,623

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Iowa City?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,549 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($2,476) and Host Healthcare ($2,414). Cross Country Nurses also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,760. For comparison, the Iowa City, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,411 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 6% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses	$2,549	$2,760
Medical Solutions	$2,476	$2,714
Host Healthcare	$2,414	$2,603
Supplemental Health Care	$2,123	$2,308

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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