Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Waterloo, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,291/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,291 per week. This is 4% higher than the Iowa average of $2,200.
Last updated on May 21, 2026. Based on 155 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Waterloo, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,291/week
Waterloo, IA
5% higher than the US average.
$2,200/week
Iowa
1% higher than the US average.
$2,172/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
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,272/week
This is 3% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,344.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,213/week
This is 6% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,344.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,362/week
This is 1% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,344.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,376 | $2,376 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,362 | $2,560 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Waterloo?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,201 | $3,201 |
| ADN Healthcare | $3,190 | $3,190 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel Division | $3,028 | $3,028 |
| American Traveler | $2,977 | $2,977 |
| Talent4Health | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,936 | $2,936 |
| Advantis Medical | $2,846 | $2,846 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,556 | $2,556 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,511 | $2,885 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,384 | $2,384 |
Last updated on May 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
- Waterloo, IA
- ADN Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,190/week
Med-Surg Telemetry RN
- Waterloo, IA
- Premier Medical Staffing Services
- 4x12 hrs
$2,885/week
Telemetry Med/Surg Float RN
- Waterloo, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,830/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Waterloo, IA
- Focus Staff
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,259/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Waterloo, IA
- Trustaff
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,138/week
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