Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,218/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Iowa is $2,218 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,130.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 2,181 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,218/week
Iowa
4% higher than the US average.
$2,130/week
United States
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,409 per week, followed by Fort Madison, Iowa ($2,370). Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,760. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,218 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 9% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,409 | $2,760 |
| Fort Madison, Iowa | $2,370 | $2,623 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
South Dakota pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,420 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,358) and Wisconsin ($2,328). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,361. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,218 per week — South Dakota pays 9% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,420 | $3,404 |
| Nebraska | $2,358 | $3,354 |
| Wisconsin | $2,328 | $3,752 |
| Illinois | $2,296 | $3,811 |
| Minnesota | $2,271 | $2,971 |
| Michigan | $2,206 | $4,361 |
| Kansas | $2,166 | $3,477 |
| Missouri | $2,159 | $3,405 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Iowa?
E-SolHealth pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,253 per week, followed by 3B Healthcare Inc. ($3,080) and Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($3,072). Protouch Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,166. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,218 per week — E-SolHealth pays 47% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,253 | $3,253 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,080 | $3,080 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $3,072 | $3,072 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,898 | $2,898 |
| American Consultants | $2,815 | $2,959 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,764 | $3,026 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,685 | $3,065 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,648 | $3,320 |
| Protouch Staffing | $2,635 | $4,166 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,623 | $3,000 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med/Surg RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 4 others
UP TO $3,100/wk
Med Surg RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- AHS Staffing and 26 others
UP TO $3,046/wk
Med Surg RN
- Sioux City, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 29 others
UP TO $3,035/wk
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- FlexCare Nursing and 13 others
UP TO $3,016/wk
Med Surg RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- AHS Staffing and 10 others
UP TO $3,000/wk
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