Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,047/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Ottumwa, IA is $2,047 per week. This is 8% lower than the Iowa average of $2,204.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 726 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,047/week

Ottumwa, IA

6% lower than the US average.

$2,204/week

Iowa

2% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

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

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West Burlington, Iowa

$2,322/week

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

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,351/week

This is 11% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,088.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,326/week

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

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Waterloo, Iowa$2,420$3,352
Iowa City, Iowa$2,352$2,610
Fort Madison, Iowa$2,345$2,602
Des Moines, Iowa$2,329$3,331
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Ottumwa?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TheraEX Staffing Services$3,120$3,120
FlexCare Nursing$2,615$2,615
ConnectRN$2,288$2,288
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,256$2,325
LeaderStat$2,248$2,248
Vibra Travels$2,236$2,236
LifePoint$2,203$2,334
IDR Healthcare$2,191$2,191
Care Career$2,164$2,164
Voca Healthcare$2,155$2,155

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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