Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Ottumwa, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,047/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Ottumwa, IA is $2,047 per week. This is 8% lower than the Iowa average of $2,213.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 853 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Ottumwa, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,047/week
Ottumwa, IA
6% lower than the US average.
$2,213/week
Iowa
2% higher than the US average.
$2,168/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
$2,119/week
This is 1% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,107.
West Burlington, Iowa
$2,329/week
This is 10% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,107.
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,313/week
This is 9% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,107.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,527 | $2,625 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,414 | $3,267 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,359 | $2,610 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,353 | $2,650 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Ottumwa?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,615 | $2,615 |
| Care Career | $2,466 | $2,902 |
| ConnectRN | $2,288 | $2,288 |
| LifePoint | $2,262 | $2,734 |
| LeaderStat | $2,248 | $2,248 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,236 | $2,236 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel Division | $2,157 | $2,200 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,146 | $2,264 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,139 | $2,300 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,133 | $2,155 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Inpatient Rehabilitation RN
- Ottumwa, Iowa
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center
- American Traveler and 24 others
$1,775-2,988/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Ottumwa, IA
- TheraEX Staffing Services
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$3,120/week
Inpatient Rehabilitation RN
- Ottumwa, IA
- Core Staffing
- 4x12 hrs
$2,988/week
Inpatient Rehabilitation RN
- Ottumwa, IA
- Triage Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,701/week
Inpatient Rehabilitation RN
- Ottumwa, IA
- LeaderStat
- 3x12 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,376/week
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