Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,216/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Iowa is $2,216 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,070.

Last updated on January 4, 2026. Based on 1,549 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,216/week

Iowa

7% higher than the US average.

$2,070/week

United States

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fort Madison, Iowa$2,379$3,378
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,370$2,414
Iowa City, Iowa$2,368$2,610
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,318$2,491
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,491$3,217
Minnesota$2,312$3,275
Illinois$2,276$3,512
Wisconsin$2,260$3,465
Nebraska$2,248$3,111
Missouri$2,067$3,481
Michigan$2,066$3,239
Kansas$1,972$3,300
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Iowa?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth$3,315$3,315
eTeam Inc$3,087$3,087
Modern Healthcare Solutions$3,071$3,071
FlexCare Nursing$2,885$3,046
TheraEX Staffing Services$2,719$3,120
Rang Healthcare$2,596$3,430
ADN Healthcare$2,575$3,335
LanceSoft$2,558$3,378
HCS 247 Travel$2,514$2,602
GHG Healthcare$2,509$2,527

Last updated on January 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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