How much do travel Travel Med Surg jobs pay in Iowa?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, November 15th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Iowa is $2,322 but can pay up to $4,100 per week.

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Iowa Travel Med Surg Nurse Jobs

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Waterloo, IA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

$2,142/week

3x12

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Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Waterloo, IA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

$2,142/week

3x12

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Posted 5 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Des Moines, IA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,142/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 4 days ago

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

West Des Moines, IA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,141/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

West Des Moines, IA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,141/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

West Des Moines, IA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,141/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

West Des Moines, IA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,141/week

Days

3x12

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Posted 4 days ago

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Travel Contract

Med/Surg Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,140/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Neurology RN

Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,140/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,140/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Centerville, IA
Synergy Medical Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,140/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 9 days ago

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Dubuque, IA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,140/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Waterloo, IA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,140/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 9 days ago

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Dubuque, IA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,140/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

Waterloo, IA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,140/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, IA
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,139/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Float RN - Med Surg/Telemetry / PCU / Stepdown

Waterloo, IA
PRN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,137/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Verified

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Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
Stability Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,136/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Vinton, IA
AHS Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,135/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical RN

West Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,135/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Iowa Travel Med Surg Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Med Surg Nurse Salary

$2,349/week

The average salary for a Med Surg Nurse in Iowa is $2,349 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,195.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 2,464 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Iowa Travel Med Surg Nurse Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Med Surg jobs in Iowa?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Med Surg jobs in Iowa are AHS Staffing (76 jobs), AMN Healthcare Nursing (63 jobs), and Cross Country Nurses (59 jobs).

What hospitals in Iowa currently have the most travel Travel Med Surg job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Med Surg jobs in Iowa are UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes (151 jobs), MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (150 jobs), and MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (105 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, November 15th 2026, Vivian has 3 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $51 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, November 15th 2026, Vivian has 70 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $64 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Med Surg?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Med Surg Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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