Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,918/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Ames, IA is $1,918 per week. This is 11% lower than the Iowa average of $2,120.

Last updated on November 26, 2024. Based on 25 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages

$1,918/week

Ames, IA

14% lower than the US average.

$2,120/week

Iowa

3% lower than the US average.

$2,178/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,163/week

This is 5% higher than the Ames average of $2,049.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,223/week

This is 8% higher than the Ames average of $2,049.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,038/week

This is 1% lower than the Ames average of $2,049.

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Indianola, Iowa$2,725$2,984
Muscatine, Iowa$2,442$2,442
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,343$3,266
Iowa City, Iowa$2,342$2,529
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Ames?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,200$2,200
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,089$2,089
TRS Healthcare$2,068$2,068
AHS Staffing$2,042$2,042
Core Medical Group$1,910$1,910
Uniti Med$1,816$1,816
Nationwide Therapy Group$1,777$1,777

Last updated on November 26, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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