Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,209/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Alexandria, LA is $2,209 per week. This is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,090.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 3,968 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Alexandria, LA compared to State and National Averages

$2,209/week

Alexandria, LA

This is equal to the US average

$2,090/week

Louisiana

5% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Alexandria Compare to Other Cities

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$1,964/week

This is 9% lower than the Alexandria average of $2,138.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

$1,778/week

This is 20% lower than the Alexandria average of $2,138.

Lufkin, Texas

$1,826/week

This is 17% lower than the Alexandria average of $2,138.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,418 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,209) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($2,118). Slidell, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,392. For comparison, the Alexandria, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,209 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,418$2,897
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,209$3,324
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,118$2,698
Slidell, Louisiana$2,044$3,392
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,970$3,392
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,959$3,392
Houma, Louisiana$1,954$2,027
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Alexandria?

HealthTrust Workforce Solution External pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,801 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,738) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,594). Health Saviours has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,200. For comparison, the Alexandria, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,209 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solution External pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,801$3,177
Care Career$2,738$3,080
ALOIS Healthcare$2,594$3,070
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,528$2,964
FlexCare Nursing$2,474$2,833
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,448$2,448
Health Saviours$2,427$3,200
Avani Healthcare Staffing$2,427$2,464
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,418$2,418
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,401$2,989

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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