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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs Iowa for LPN/LVNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa for LPN/LVN

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in Iowa. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Iowa MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in Iowa as of Feb 1, 2025 was $1,627 weekly.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Iowa.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Iowa.

Iowa is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in Iowa with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 16 Medical Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Kirksville, MO

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Kirksville.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Kirksville, Missouri – 63501
  • 12 D,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,295 to $1,427
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Kirksville, Missouri – 63501
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,295 to $1,427
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Saint Louis, MO

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Saint Louis.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Saint Louis, Missouri – 63128
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,456 to $1,604
Weekly Pay*
Unit Information: 7 Medical • Number of Beds: 60 • Patient Ratios: 1:5/6 • Equipment: Bladder scanner, vein finder, IV pumps, wound vacs EMR-EPIC Scrub Color – Black
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Highest Paying Jobs in Tulsa, OK

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Tulsa.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma – 74104
  • 12 D,
  • March 28, 2025
  • 6
$1,427 to $1,573
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Springfield, TN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Springfield.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Springfield, Tennessee – 37172
  • 12 N,
  • March 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,339 to $1,476
Weekly Pay*
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Highest Paying Jobs in Powell, TN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Powell.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Powell, Tennessee – 37849
  • 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,309 to $1,443
Weekly Pay*
Welcome to this fantastic Medical Surgical (MS) unit, where compassionate care meets top notch technology and innovative care teams bring the best of themselves to their patients. You can expect a wide variety of conditions as this unit is a combination of acute and observation patients. Monitoring and interventions are provided for patients at risk for altered skin integrity, falls, minor cardiac and pneumonia, among other conditions. This unit prides themselves on a comfortable and comprehensive experience for all patients and they are looking for a team based MS RN to join their elite group. Details: – 110 bed community hospital -Located 10 miles north of Knoxville
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Statistics on MS Jobs in Iowa

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in Iowa. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of Iowa. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Iowa for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in Iowa

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

An MS nurse in Iowa can make an average of $1,579 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Iowa can make an average of $1,572 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Iowa can make an average of $1,589 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

What healthcare facilities have LPN/LVN Medical Surgical staff in Iowa?

  • Prairie View Family Dental in Altoona
  • Aspen Dental – Dubuque, IA #0477 in Dubuque
  • Censeo Health – Cedar Rapids IA in Cedar Rapids
  • Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City
  • Careington (Dialcare) – IA in Carlisle

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in Iowa?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Iowa cities.

What is the most common contract duration for MS travel jobs in Iowa?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in Iowa is 13.

Healthcare Facilities in Iowa that offer Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Iowa area that have historically offered jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 11, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1001 Pennsylvania Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
St. Luke’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 11, and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1026 ‘A’ Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, 2, and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Hospice Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1000 4th Street, SW
Mason City, IA 50401
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 20
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Telemetry
Address
2720 Stone Park Boulevard
Sioux City, IA 51104
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 9, 16, 13, 3, 7, 14, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Operating Room Pediatric Psychology Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric
Address
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Allen Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, and 13
Departments
Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1825 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center – West Burlington Campus
Shifts
6 D, 8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Director of Nursing Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Long Term Acute Care Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1221 S Gear Ave
West Burlington, IA 52655
Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, 4, 14, and 11
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
801 5th St, 7th SE
Sioux City, IA 51101
UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 6, and 14
Departments
Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room
Address
1660 60TH STREET
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
3421 West 9th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
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