Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,076/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,076 per week. This is 6% lower than the Iowa average of $2,205.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 479 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Waterloo, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,076/week

Waterloo, IA

6% lower than the US average.

$2,205/week

Iowa

This is equal to the US average

$2,208/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities

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Mason City, Iowa

$2,185/week

This is 4% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,088.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,324/week

This is 10% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,088.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,143/week

This is 3% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,088.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,732 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,377). Atlantic, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,076 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 32% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa$2,732$3,000
Iowa City, Iowa$2,377$2,760
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Waterloo?

Lucid Staffing Solutions pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,956 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($2,914) and PRIDE Health ($2,793). For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,076 per week — Lucid Staffing Solutions pays 42% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,956$2,956
ALOIS Healthcare$2,914$2,914
PRIDE Health$2,793$2,793
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,556$2,556
Daisy Medical Staffing$2,526$2,526
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,446$2,446
ADN Healthcare$2,386$2,435
LeaderStat$2,315$2,316
LanceSoft$2,300$2,300
Revolution Healthcare Services$2,239$2,239

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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