Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,123/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Louisiana is $2,123 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,177.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 1,305 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$2,123/week

Louisiana

3% lower than the US average.

$2,177/week

United States

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 $2,482 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,284) and Metairie, Louisiana ($2,084). Alexandria, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,314. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,123 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 17% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,482$2,960
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,284$3,314
Metairie, Louisiana$2,084$2,856
Slidell, Louisiana$1,992$2,167
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,990$2,378
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,973$2,187
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,224 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,171) and Alabama ($2,083). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,233. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,123 per week — Missouri pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Missouri$2,224$3,499
Kentucky$2,171$4,233
Alabama$2,083$3,117
Mississippi$1,963$3,019
Georgia$1,951$3,570
Tennessee$1,942$3,378
Oklahoma$1,936$3,159
Florida$1,918$3,103
Arkansas$1,833$2,671
Texas$1,768$3,436
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Louisiana?

Seven Healthcare pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,905 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($2,898) and Protouch Staffing ($2,776). Seven Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,348. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,123 per week — Seven Healthcare pays 37% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Seven Healthcare$2,905$3,348
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,898$2,898
Protouch Staffing$2,776$3,018
Bestica$2,748$3,152
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,593$3,314
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,546$2,964
Binding Minds$2,500$2,500
ProMed Staffing Resources B$2,463$2,463
Health Saviours$2,460$3,200
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,419$2,419

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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