Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,158/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Iowa is $2,158 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,120.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 2,961 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,158/week

Iowa

2% higher than the US average.

$2,120/week

United States

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa$2,781$3,000
Fairfield, Iowa$2,444$2,599
Fort Madison, Iowa$2,400$2,400
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,385$2,946
North Dakota$2,367$3,450
Nebraska$2,330$3,393
Minnesota$2,321$3,305
Illinois$2,260$3,570
Wisconsin$2,242$3,612
Michigan$2,165$3,417
Kansas$2,146$3,429
Missouri$2,085$3,326
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Iowa?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$3,065$3,065
Prolink Region 2$3,000$3,000
Muve Healthcare Group$2,893$3,235
White Glove Placement$2,848$2,910
Prime Time Healthcare$2,837$2,837
E-SolHealth$2,805$3,263
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,688$2,978
ADN Healthcare$2,666$3,403
First Connect Health$2,595$3,066
Cell Staff$2,526$2,526

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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