Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Waterloo, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,328/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,328 per week. This is 5% higher than the Iowa average of $2,206.
Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on 455 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Waterloo, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,328/week
Waterloo, IA
8% higher than the US average.
$2,206/week
Iowa
2% higher than the US average.
$2,152/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities
Mason City, Iowa
$2,364/week
This is 2% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,316.
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,323/week
This is equal to the Waterloo average
West Burlington, Iowa
$2,328/week
This is 1% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,316.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Muscatine, Iowa | $3,206 | $3,206 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,351 | $2,610 |
| Fort Madison, Iowa | $2,336 | $2,592 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,328 | $3,352 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,316 | $3,589 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Waterloo?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,276 | $3,276 |
| Genie Healthcare | $3,079 | $3,079 |
| Protouch Staffing | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,913 | $2,913 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,910 | $2,910 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,839 | $3,352 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,759 | $3,152 |
| American Traveler | $2,588 | $2,976 |
Last updated on December 27, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Waterloo, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 31 others
$1,966-3,079/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Telemetry
- Waterloo, IA
- Coast Medical Service
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,352/week
Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Waterloo, IA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,079/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Waterloo, IA
- American Traveler
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,976/week
Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Waterloo, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,520/week
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