Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,933/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,933 per week. This is 8% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,088.

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on 379 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

$1,933/week

Baton Rouge, LA

15% lower than the US average.

$2,088/week

Louisiana

7% lower than the US average.

$2,233/week

United States

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

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$2,003/week

This is 1% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,019.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,256/week

This is 10% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,019.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

$1,803/week

This is 12% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,019.

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,466 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,283) and Slidell, Louisiana ($1,990). Alexandria, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,400. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,933 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 28% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,466$3,019
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,283$3,400
Slidell, Louisiana$1,990$2,229
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,985$2,229
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,966$2,224
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Baton Rouge?

IntelliPro Group pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,229 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,185) and NURSE's Etc. Staffing ($2,167). For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,933 per week — IntelliPro Group pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
IntelliPro Group$2,229$2,229
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,185$2,185
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,167$2,167
LeaderStat$2,127$2,127
PRIDE Health$2,052$2,120
Talent4Health$2,029$2,029
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,028$2,028
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,016$2,016
ALOIS Healthcare$2,001$2,104
TalentBurst, Inc$1,993$2,113

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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