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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Waterloo, IA for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Waterloo, Iowa

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

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Waterloo. The earliest start date in Waterloo is Jul 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,440 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Waterloo is Jul 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,325 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Waterloo including 13 weeks.

Waterloo is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Waterloo: 49 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Waterloo: 49 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,778 to $2,325
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Waterloo: 49 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,778 to $2,325
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Dubuque, Iowa – 52001
    Distance from Waterloo: 86 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Dubuque, Iowa – 52001
    Distance from Waterloo: 86 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 5
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
This is a charge position on Inpatient Rehabilitation. Currently staffing to 5 of 10 beds. Ratio is 1:5. Second team member scheduled with charge is a LPN or PCT
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,317 to $3,030
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • West Des Moines, Iowa – 50266
    Distance from Waterloo: 95 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
Methodist West Hospital has become the “go-to” destination for medical care in West Des Moines since it opened in 2009. Our highly-trained physicians and professional staff are dedicated to providing each patient and their family with personal attention. We will make every effort to ensure you and your loved ones are made as comfortable as possible from the time of your admission, until you are released for home.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chariton, Iowa – 50049
    Distance from Waterloo: 114 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Waterloo: 114 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,305 to $2,540
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Waterloo: 114 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,305 to $2,540
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Waterloo: 114 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 16
$2,305 to $2,540
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mauston, Wisconsin – 53948
    Distance from Waterloo: 145 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
    Distance from Waterloo: 154 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
    Distance from Waterloo: 154 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Macomb, Illinois – 61455
    Distance from Waterloo: 165 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,005 to $2,209
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
    Distance from Waterloo: 167 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,846 to $2,034
Weekly Pay*
Mid to large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
    Distance from Waterloo: 167 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,846 to $2,034
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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
    Distance from Waterloo: 167 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,846 to $2,034
Weekly Pay*
Mid to large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Janesville, Wisconsin – 53548
    Distance from Waterloo: 170 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,932 to $2,129
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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Janesville, Wisconsin – 53548
    Distance from Waterloo: 170 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 18, 2025
  • 13
$1,826 to $2,013
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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from Waterloo: 183 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,022 to $2,229
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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from Waterloo: 183 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,881 to $2,073
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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rushville, Illinois – 62681
    Distance from Waterloo: 188 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,969 to $2,170
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Waterloo, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Waterloo. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Waterloo and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Waterloo and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Waterloo, IA

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Waterloo?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,440, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Cedar Rapids (49 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,325, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Cedar Rapids (49 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,325, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Cedar Rapids (49 miles away)

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Waterloo and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Waterloo and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Waterloo can make an average of $1,912 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Waterloo and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Waterloo can make an average of $1,926 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Waterloo?

  • Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo
  • UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo
  • Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T) in Marshalltown (42.1 miles from Waterloo)
  • UnityPoint Health – St Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids (49 miles from Waterloo)
  • Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City (63.1 miles from Waterloo)

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Waterloo?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Waterloo is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Waterloo

In Waterloo, facilities like Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center and UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital, all offer MS departments.

Other popular cities near Waterloo’s MS job opportunities are Cedar Falls (5.8 miles), Waverly (17.5 miles) and Grundy Center (23.5 miles). These are near to zip codes: 50158 (42.1 miles), 52402 (49 miles) and 50401 (63.1 miles).

Waterloo Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Waterloo. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Waterloo.

Grundy County Memorial Hospital
Shifts
12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse and Telemetry RN
Address
201 E J Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T)
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Medical Surgical LPN/LVN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre/Post Operative, Telemetry LPN/LVN, and Telemetry RN
Address
3 SOUTH 4TH AVE
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 15 wks, and 16 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
3421 West 9th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Medical Surgical LPN/LVN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
Address
1825 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703
UnityPoint Health – St Lukes Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 6 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
1026 A Ave. Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.