Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Waterloo, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,072/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,072 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,145.
Last updated on August 16, 2026. Based on 2,003 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Waterloo, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,072/week
Waterloo, IA
5% lower than the US average.
$2,145/week
Iowa
2% lower than the US average.
$2,184/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
$2,339/week
This is 10% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,097.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,210/week
This is 5% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,097.
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,204/week
This is 5% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,097.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,781 | $3,000 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,444 | $2,599 |
| Fort Madison, Iowa | $2,400 | $2,400 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Waterloo?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| First Connect Health | $2,910 | $2,910 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,775 | $2,791 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,571 | $3,008 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,470 | $2,470 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,466 | $2,556 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,405 | $2,503 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,362 | $2,362 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,344 | $2,353 |
| LanceSoft | $2,330 | $2,400 |
| Talent4Health | $2,308 | $2,308 |
Last updated on August 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Medical-Surgical RN
- Waterloo, Iowa
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
- Meda Health and 33 others
UP TO $2,791/wk
Med/Surg RN
- Waterloo, Iowa
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
- Meda Health and 33 others
UP TO $2,759/wk
RN Medical/Surgical
- Waterloo, Iowa
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
- Assured Nursing and 11 others
UP TO $2,182/wk
RN Medical/Surgical
- Waterloo, IA
- ADN Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,008/week
Medical-Surgical RN
- Waterloo, IA
- Fastaff Travel Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,791/week
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