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

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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?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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