Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,235/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Iowa is $2,235 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,087.
Last updated on April 6, 2026. Based on 1,519 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,235/week
Iowa
7% higher than the US average.
$2,087/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,614 | $2,817 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,474 | $3,058 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,425 | $3,125 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Iowa?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Iowa?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $3,030 | $3,036 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,014 | $3,014 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $2,967 | $3,201 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,870 | $3,253 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,813 | $2,813 |
| LanceSoft | $2,768 | $3,326 |
| Advantis Medical | $2,606 | $2,945 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,588 | $2,878 |
| MedCadre | $2,542 | $2,542 |
| Concentric Healthcare Staffing | $2,517 | $2,517 |
Last updated on April 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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