Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Ottumwa, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,078/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Ottumwa, IA is $2,078 per week. This is 7% lower than the Iowa average of $2,224.
Last updated on April 7, 2026. Based on 536 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Ottumwa, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,078/week
Ottumwa, IA
4% lower than the US average.
$2,224/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,163/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Ottumwa Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Ottumwa Compare to Other Cities
Kirksville, Missouri
$2,122/week
This is 1% lower than the Ottumwa average of $2,137.
Fort Madison, Iowa
$2,289/week
This is 7% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,137.
West Burlington, Iowa
$2,303/week
This is 7% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,137.
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 | $2,390 | $3,125 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Ottumwa?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $3,030 | $3,036 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,014 | $3,014 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,588 | $2,878 |
| The Judge Group | $2,404 | $2,734 |
| Concentric Healthcare Staffing | $2,387 | $2,457 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,376 | $2,376 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,234 | $2,234 |
| LeaderStat | $2,196 | $2,235 |
| IDR Healthcare | $2,191 | $2,191 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,156 | $2,196 |
Last updated on April 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Ottumwa, IA
- TheraEX Staffing Services
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,036/week
RN Med Surg Telemetry
- Ottumwa, IA
- TheraEX Staffing Services
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$3,024/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Ottumwa, IA
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,376/week
RN Med Surg Telemetry
- Ottumwa, IA
- IDR Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,191/week
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