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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs Iowa for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in Iowa. We currently offer 53 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 11 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. Iowa MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Sioux City, Des Moines and West Des Moines. 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 Oct 1, 2024 was $1,919 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in Iowa with a salary range between $1,571 to $2,924 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in Iowa currently is Des Moines with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $2,385 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Iowa to find MS travel nursing work in. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP in West Des Moines and St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Sioux City all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Iowa. The earliest start date in Iowa is Nov 25, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,385 per week. The latest start date for an job in Iowa is Dec 23, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,390 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Iowa including 13 weeks.

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 53 travel Medical Surgical positions available in the state of Iowa. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Des Moines, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 17 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Des Moines.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,706 to $2,231
Weekly Pay*
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties. MercyOne Central Iowa has several additional ministries including: Mercy College of Health Sciences, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation, MercyOne Health & Fitness Center and MercyOne Population Health Service Organization. In addition, 14 of Iowa’s community hospitals – from Bloomfield and Webster City to Greenfield and beyond – have chosen to affiliate with MercyOne Central Iowa. Through contracted relationships, MercyOne provides management and support services to these community hospitals, who work together to share best practices and process improvements, improve quality and service, and lower the cost of care. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. The MercyOne system has more than 18,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,164 to $2,385
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 N,
  • December 15, 2024
  • 13
$1,571 to $1,731
Weekly Pay*
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Highest Paying Jobs in Sioux City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 12 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Sioux City.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51101
  • 12 N,
  • December 7, 2024
  • 13
$1,782 to $1,963
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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51101
  • 12 N,
  • December 7, 2024
  • 13
$1,782 to $1,963
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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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
  • 12 D,
  • December 23, 2024
  • 13
$2,168 to $2,390
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. The right RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Iowa City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 8 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Iowa City.
travel Seasonal Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
  • 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,904 to $2,098
Weekly Pay*
2RCP Bari, Vascular, GI no locals within 60 miles
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travel Seasonal Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,904 to $2,098
Weekly Pay*
2RCP Bari, Vascular, GI no locals within 60 miles
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travel Seasonal Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
  • 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,010 to $2,215
Weekly Pay*
3RCE Ortho no locals within 60 miles
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Highest Paying Jobs in Mason City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 4 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Mason City.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 N,
  • December 8, 2024
  • 13
$1,782 to $1,963
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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 N,
  • December 8, 2024
  • 13
$1,782 to $1,963
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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 D,
  • December 8, 2024
  • 13
$1,588 to $1,750
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 Waterloo, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Waterloo.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
  • 12 D,
  • December 7, 2024
  • 13
$1,710 to $1,884
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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
  • 12 N,
  • December 1, 2024
  • 13
$1,763 to $1,942
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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
  • 12 N,
  • December 7, 2024
  • 13
$1,710 to $1,884
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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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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Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

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 $2,063 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 $2,066 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 $2,027 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in Iowa?

There are currently 53 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Iowa. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in Iowa?

  • Glenwood Resource Center in Glenwood
  • Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids
  • Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center
  • Medix Occupational Health Services in Ankeny
  • Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City

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.
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 11
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
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 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
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, 10, 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
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 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
St. Luke’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 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)
Allen Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
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
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
700 East University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center – West Burlington Campus
Shifts
6 D, 8 D, 8 E, 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, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, 4, and 11
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
801 5th St, 7th SE
Sioux City, IA 51101

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