Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$1,985/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $1,985 per week. This is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,113.

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on 184 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

$1,985/week

New Orleans, LA

13% lower than the US average.

$2,113/week

Louisiana

6% lower than the US average.

$2,243/week

United States

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

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Natchez, Mississippi

$1,815/week

This is 18% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,144.

Bossier City, Louisiana

$1,822/week

This is 18% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,144.

Shreveport, Louisiana

$1,870/week

This is 15% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,144.

Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,464 per week, followed by Slidell, Louisiana ($1,985) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($1,985). Marrero, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,019. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,985 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,464$3,019
Slidell, Louisiana$1,985$2,229
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,985$2,224
Metairie, Louisiana$1,970$2,074
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in New Orleans?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,224 per week, followed by AHS Staffing ($2,171) and LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,108). For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,985 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,224$2,224
AHS Staffing$2,171$2,171
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,108$2,108
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,103$2,103
GLC On-The-Go$2,053$2,053
PRN Healthcare$2,040$2,056
Anders Group$2,034$2,034
American Traveler$2,031$2,031
Gifted Healthcare$2,022$2,022
Aequor Healthcare$2,012$2,012

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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