Travel Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,156/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,156 per week. This is 2% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,189.
Last updated on August 1, 2026. Based on 31 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,156/week
New Orleans, LA
1% lower than the US average.
$2,189/week
Louisiana
This is equal to the US average
$2,186/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
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Thomasville, Georgia
$2,119/week
This is 2% higher than the New Orleans average of $2,067.
Atlanta, Georgia
$1,912/week
This is 8% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,067.
Waco, Texas
$1,807/week
This is 14% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,067.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for ICU RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- TRS Healthcare and 7 others
UP TO $2,852/wk
Posted 2 hours ago
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View job details for ICU RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- TRS Healthcare and 6 others
UP TO $2,150/wk
Posted 2 hours ago
Verified
View job details for ICU RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Aequor Healthcare and 10 others
UP TO $2,150/wk
Posted 2 hours ago
Verified
View job details for ICU RN
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- New Orleans, LA
- GLC On-The-Go
- 4x12 hrs
$2,852/week
Posted 7 days ago
Verified
View job details for ICU RN
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- New Orleans, LA
- American Traveler
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,826/week
Posted 7 days ago
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