Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$1,941/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $1,941 per week. This is 8% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,090.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 21 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,941/week

New Orleans, LA

16% lower than the US average.

$2,090/week

Louisiana

8% lower than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities

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Slidell, Louisiana

$2,019/week

This is 7% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,162.

Panama City, Florida

$1,937/week

This is 12% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,162.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

$2,156/week

This is equal to the New Orleans average

Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?

Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,644 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,440) and Lake Charles, Louisiana ($2,071). Alexandria, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,650. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $1,941 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 36% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,644$2,644
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,440$3,650
Lake Charles, Louisiana$2,071$2,230
Kenner, Louisiana$2,014$2,253
Slidell, Louisiana$2,002$3,004
Monroe, Louisiana$1,982$2,270
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in New Orleans?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,111 per week, followed by PRN Healthcare ($2,100) and AHS Staffing ($2,034). PRN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,242. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $1,941 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,111$2,111
PRN Healthcare$2,100$2,242
AHS Staffing$2,034$2,034
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,021$2,021
American Traveler$1,998$1,998
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$1,984$1,984
GLC On-The-Go$1,968$1,968
Trustaff$1,965$1,965
Aequor Healthcare$1,951$1,951
Anders Group$1,922$1,922

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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