Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Waterloo, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,414/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,414 per week. This is 8% higher than the Iowa average of $2,213.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 1,019 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Waterloo, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,414/week
Waterloo, IA
10% higher 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 Waterloo Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities
Mason City, Iowa
$2,225/week
This is 9% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,415.
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,313/week
This is 4% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,415.
Muscatine, Iowa
$2,150/week
This is 12% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,415.
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 Waterloo?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Healthcare (Riley Decker Companies) | $3,014 | $3,014 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Olaro | $2,792 | $3,261 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,792 | $3,154 |
| Focus Staff | $2,773 | $3,196 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,759 | $3,152 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,700 | $3,027 |
| LanceSoft | $2,686 | $3,267 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $2,628 | $3,154 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,602 | $3,063 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Waterloo, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,267/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Waterloo, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,262/week
Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Waterloo, IA
- Treva Workforce
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,152/week
Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Waterloo, IA
- Voca Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Retention Bonus
$2,744/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Waterloo, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,628/week
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