Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,989/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,989 per week. This is 8% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,148.

Last updated on September 5, 2026. Based on 298 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Baton Rouge, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,989/week

Baton Rouge, LA

10% lower than the US average.

$2,148/week

Louisiana

2% lower than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities

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Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,206/week

This is 7% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,049.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

$1,691/week

This is 21% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,049.

Flowood, Mississippi

$1,661/week

This is 23% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,049.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,714$2,714
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,254$3,400
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,057$2,280
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,989$2,146
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,976$2,182
Slidell, Louisiana$1,975$2,110
Houma, Louisiana$1,930$2,110
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Baton Rouge?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRIDE Health$2,119$2,119
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,086$2,110
WissenCare$2,074$2,074
IntelliPro Group$2,056$2,056
ALOIS Healthcare$2,032$2,101
TalentBurst, Inc$2,031$2,146
Talent4Health$2,027$2,027
GLC On-The-Go$2,019$2,019
Trustaff$2,011$2,011
LeaderStat$2,002$2,002

Last updated on September 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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