Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,212/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Iowa is $2,212 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,086.

Last updated on December 25, 2025. Based on 1,738 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,212/week

Iowa

6% higher than the US average.

$2,086/week

United States

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Muscatine, Iowa$2,638$3,206
Waterloo, Iowa$2,350$3,352
Fort Madison, Iowa$2,346$2,602
Des Moines, Iowa$2,345$3,331
Iowa City, Iowa$2,334$2,610
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,460$3,217
Wisconsin$2,268$3,680
Nebraska$2,248$3,111
Illinois$2,246$3,586
Minnesota$2,191$3,223
Michigan$2,102$3,664
Missouri$2,074$3,326
Kansas$1,998$3,481
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Iowa?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth$3,148$3,331
eTeam Inc$3,087$3,087
Modern Healthcare Solutions$3,071$3,071
Protouch Staffing$3,000$3,000
Source Medical Staffing$3,000$3,000
FlexCare Nursing$2,913$2,913
TheraEX Staffing Services$2,709$3,120
Rang Healthcare$2,707$3,430
Excel Medical Staffing$2,650$2,650
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,592$3,279

Last updated on December 25, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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