Average Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse Salary

$2,428/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse in Iowa is $2,428 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,331.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 71 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,428/week

Iowa

4% higher than the US average.

$2,331/week

United States

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

Only Des Moines, Iowa reports pay data for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses, averaging $2,443 per week. Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,960. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses is $2,428 per week — Des Moines, Iowa pays 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,443$2,960
How does the pay for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses the most, averaging $2,440 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,419) and North Dakota ($2,289). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,249. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses is $2,428 per week — Colorado pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Colorado$2,440$2,584
Minnesota$2,419$2,580
North Dakota$2,289$2,340
Missouri$2,284$3,249
Illinois$2,280$2,306
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse jobs in Iowa?

Slate Healthcare pays Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses the most, averaging $2,826 per week, followed by Access Healthcare ($2,678) and Modern Healthcare Solutions ($2,665). GrapeTree Medical Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,960. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses is $2,428 per week — Slate Healthcare pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Slate Healthcare$2,826$2,826
Access Healthcare$2,678$2,851
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,665$2,782
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,649$2,960
Daisy Medical Staffing$2,614$2,782
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,612$2,772
Voca Healthcare$2,581$2,737
PRIDE Health$2,552$2,729
Stability Healthcare$2,550$2,709
Care Career$2,530$2,530

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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