Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,982/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Houma, LA is $1,982 per week. This is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,049.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on 124 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,982/week

Houma, LA

12% lower than the US average.

$2,049/week

Louisiana

8% lower than the US average.

$2,216/week

United States

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

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$1,967/week

This is 2% lower than the Houma average of $2,015.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,140/week

This is 6% higher than the Houma average of $2,015.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

$1,846/week

This is 9% lower than the Houma average of $2,015.

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 $2,491 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,168) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($1,995). Alexandria, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,264. For comparison, the Houma, LA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,982 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 26% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,491$3,019
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,168$3,264
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,995$2,224
Houma, Louisiana$1,982$2,496
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,958$2,239
Slidell, Louisiana$1,958$2,146
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,956$2,218
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Houma?

Gifted Healthcare pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,277 per week, followed by IntelliPro Group ($2,110) and NURSE's Etc. Staffing ($2,110). Gifted Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,496. For comparison, the Houma, LA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,982 per week — Gifted Healthcare pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gifted Healthcare$2,277$2,496
IntelliPro Group$2,110$2,110
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,110$2,110
Triage Staffing$2,107$2,476
TalentBurst, Inc$2,101$2,101
GLC On-The-Go$2,032$2,032
Talent4Health$2,027$2,027
TRS Healthcare$2,017$2,444
Prime Staffing$2,016$2,016
LeaderStat$2,002$2,002

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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