Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,889/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,889 per week. This is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,085.

Last updated on May 30, 2026. Based on 273 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

$1,889/week

Baton Rouge, LA

14% lower than the US average.

$2,085/week

Louisiana

3% lower than the US average.

$2,156/week

United States

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

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$2,009/week

This is 3% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,068.

Marrero, Louisiana

$2,446/week

This is 15% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,068.

Natchez, Mississippi

$1,757/week

This is 18% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,068.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,479$2,910
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,131$2,412
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,128$2,441
Lafayette, Louisiana$2,041$3,000
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,889$2,065
Shreveport, Louisiana$1,747$2,410
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Baton Rouge?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,182$2,182
ALOIS Healthcare$2,065$2,065
American Traveler$2,002$2,002
GLC On-The-Go$2,000$2,019
Trustaff$1,970$2,011
Triage Staffing$1,968$1,968
Nightingale Nurses$1,956$1,980
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,951$1,973
LeaderStat$1,911$1,911
PRN Healthcare$1,909$1,931

Last updated on May 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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