Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$1,971/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $1,971 per week. This is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,038.

Last updated on March 18, 2026. Based on 89 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,971/week

New Orleans, LA

10% lower than the US average.

$2,038/week

Louisiana

6% lower than the US average.

$2,166/week

United States

How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities

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Natchez, Mississippi

$1,711/week

This is 22% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,093.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

$2,094/week

This is equal to the New Orleans average

Shreveport, Louisiana

$1,890/week

This is 11% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,093.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,440$2,925
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,971$2,103
Shreveport, Louisiana$1,782$2,124
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,174$2,174
TalentBurst, Inc$2,064$2,103
GLC On-The-Go$2,053$2,053
PRN Healthcare$2,039$2,039
Trustaff$2,030$2,030
LeaderStat$1,980$1,980
ALOIS Healthcare$1,962$1,962
Nightingale Nurses$1,960$1,960
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,952$1,952
Triage Staffing$1,900$1,900

Last updated on March 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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