Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$2,024/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Louisiana is $2,024 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $2,176.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 472 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$2,024/week

Louisiana

8% lower than the US average.

$2,176/week

United States

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?

Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,272 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,139) and Lake Charles, Louisiana ($2,058). Baton Rouge, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,392. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,024 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,272$2,766
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,139$2,667
Lake Charles, Louisiana$2,058$2,230
Metairie, Louisiana$2,044$2,365
Kenner, Louisiana$2,000$2,000
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,999$3,392
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,985$2,776
How does the pay for Travel Emergency Department Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,153 per week, followed by Alabama ($2,065) and Oklahoma ($2,053). Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,738. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,024 per week — Missouri pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Missouri$2,153$3,396
Alabama$2,065$3,088
Oklahoma$2,053$2,756
Kentucky$2,027$3,077
Texas$2,010$3,595
Florida$1,975$3,035
Georgia$1,928$3,135
Tennessee$1,867$3,738
Arkansas$1,740$2,635
Mississippi$1,726$2,113
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Louisiana?

NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $3,128 per week, followed by Gifted Healthcare ($2,517) and Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,433). NURSE's Etc. Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,392. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,024 per week — NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays 55% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$3,128$3,392
Gifted Healthcare$2,517$2,766
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,433$2,433
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,418$2,418
Health Saviours$2,383$2,448
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,365$2,365
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,356$2,684
Med Ninjas$2,346$2,346
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,345$2,896
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$2,310$2,310

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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