Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$1,905/week
The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $1,905 per week. This is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,073.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 35 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages
$1,905/week
New Orleans, LA
16% lower than the US average.
$2,073/week
Louisiana
6% lower than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$2,034/week
This is 8% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,199.
Lafayette, Louisiana
$1,956/week
This is 12% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,199.
Flowood, Mississippi
$1,788/week
This is 23% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,199.
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 $2,468 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,191) and Slidell, Louisiana ($1,981). Alexandria, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,400. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,905 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 30% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,468 | $2,905 |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | $2,191 | $3,400 |
| Slidell, Louisiana | $1,981 | $2,146 |
| Houma, Louisiana | $1,977 | $2,110 |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | $1,976 | $2,239 |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | $1,945 | $2,218 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $1,905 | $2,007 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
PRIDE Health pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,344 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,224) and Trustaff ($2,007). For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,905 per week — PRIDE Health pays 23% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| PRIDE Health | $2,344 | $2,344 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,224 | $2,224 |
| Trustaff | $2,007 | $2,007 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $1,952 | $1,952 |
| TRS Healthcare | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| LanceSoft | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,873 | $1,873 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,802 | $1,802 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $1,761 | $1,761 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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MS/Tele Float RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- University Medical Center New Orleans
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UP TO $2,053/wk
MS/Tele Float RN
- New Orleans, LA
- GLC On-The-Go
- 3x12 hrs
$2,053/week
MS/Tele Float RN
- New Orleans, LA
- PRN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,039/week
MS/Tele Float RN
- New Orleans, LA
- American Traveler
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,034/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- New Orleans, LA
- Trustaff
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,007/week
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