Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,152/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Iowa is $2,152 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,093.
Last updated on July 6, 2026. Based on 1,762 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
$2,152/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,093/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,398 | $3,123 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,367 | $2,376 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,362 | $2,556 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,322 | $2,592 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,350 | $2,960 |
| Minnesota | $2,338 | $3,222 |
| North Dakota | $2,274 | $3,435 |
| Nebraska | $2,264 | $3,201 |
| Wisconsin | $2,218 | $3,431 |
| Illinois | $2,210 | $3,457 |
| Kansas | $2,086 | $3,348 |
| Missouri | $2,057 | $3,846 |
| Oklahoma | $1,985 | $3,421 |
| Colorado | $1,947 | $3,470 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,227 | $3,227 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Prolink Region 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,713 | $3,326 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $2,695 | $2,927 |
| Lamb Staffing | $2,668 | $2,668 |
| LanceSoft | $2,634 | $3,222 |
| Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company) | $2,592 | $2,592 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,549 | $3,325 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $2,542 | $2,542 |
Last updated on July 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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