Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Waterloo, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,375/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,375 per week. This is 9% higher than the Iowa average of $2,152.
Last updated on July 3, 2026. Based on 167 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Waterloo, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,375/week
Waterloo, IA
9% higher than the US average.
$2,152/week
Iowa
1% lower 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
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,269/week
This is 3% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,338.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,193/week
This is 7% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,338.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,329/week
This is equal to the Waterloo average
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,375 | $2,556 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,375 | $3,123 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,367 | $2,376 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,319 | $3,036 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Waterloo?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $3,398 | $3,398 |
| LanceSoft | $3,123 | $3,123 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,949 | $2,949 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,910 | $2,910 |
| Talent4Health | $2,632 | $2,974 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,556 | $2,556 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,526 | $2,766 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,435 | $2,830 |
| Trustaff | $2,374 | $2,844 |
| LeaderStat | $2,287 | $2,287 |
Last updated on July 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Waterloo, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,123/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Waterloo, IA
- Coast Medical Service
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,910/week
Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry
- Waterloo, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,830/week
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
- Waterloo, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Evenings
$2,556/week
Med-Surg Telemetry RN
- Waterloo, IA
- Premier Medical Staffing Services
- 3x12 hrs
$2,206/week
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