Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Ottumwa, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,419/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Ottumwa, IA is $2,419 per week. This is 7% higher than the Iowa average of $2,248.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 26 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Ottumwa, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,419/week
Ottumwa, IA
11% higher than the US average.
$2,248/week
Iowa
4% higher than the US average.
$2,153/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
West Burlington, Iowa
$2,280/week
This is 14% higher than the Ottumwa average of $1,950.
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,460/week
This is 21% higher than the Ottumwa average of $1,950.
Quincy, Illinois
$2,550/week
This is 24% higher than the Ottumwa average of $1,950.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, Iowa | $3,276 | $3,276 |
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,665 | $2,776 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,524 | $2,524 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,436 | $3,300 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,419 | $2,928 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,371 | $2,394 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Ottumwa?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $2,928 | $2,928 |
| Concentric Healthcare Staffing | $2,387 | $2,457 |
| Ethos Medical Staffing | $2,371 | $2,693 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,325 | $2,325 |
| LeaderStat | $2,248 | $2,248 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,234 | $2,234 |
| LifePoint | $2,203 | $2,203 |
| IDR Healthcare | $2,191 | $2,191 |
| Care Career | $2,164 | $2,164 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,155 | $2,155 |
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Medical-Surgical RN
- Ottumwa, Iowa
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center
- Medical Solutions and 29 others
$1,775-2,289/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Ottumwa, IA
- Ethos Medical Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,693/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Ottumwa, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,667/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Ottumwa, IA
- Concentric Healthcare Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,352/week
Travel Medical-Surgical RN
- Ottumwa, IA
- LifePoint
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,310/week
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