Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$3,080/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Iowa is $3,080 per week. This is 28% higher than the US average of $2,206.

Last updated on February 20, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$3,080/week

Iowa

28% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Michigan$2,924$3,092
Illinois$2,577$2,577
South Dakota$2,553$2,866
Nebraska$2,500$2,991
Minnesota$2,295$2,595
Wisconsin$2,280$2,280
Kansas$2,268$2,268
Missouri$2,215$2,650
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Iowa?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,240$3,240
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$3,154$3,154
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,038$3,038
LanceSoft$3,014$3,014
ALOIS Healthcare$3,001$3,001
E-SolHealth$2,986$2,986
Stability Healthcare$2,915$2,926
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,910$2,910
Prolink Region 1$2,792$3,100
Olaro$2,666$3,064

Last updated on February 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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