Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,263/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Alexandria, LA is $2,263 per week. This is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,104.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 4,339 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,263/week

Alexandria, LA

This is equal to the US average

$2,104/week

Louisiana

7% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

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

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$1,981/week

This is 13% lower than the Alexandria average of $2,230.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$1,993/week

This is 12% lower than the Alexandria average of $2,230.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

$2,041/week

This is 9% lower than the Alexandria average of $2,230.

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

Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,426 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,263) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($2,096). New Orleans, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,456. For comparison, the Alexandria, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,263 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,426$2,952
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,263$3,314
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,096$3,456
Metairie, Louisiana$2,063$2,856
Slidell, Louisiana$1,991$2,167
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,977$2,187
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Alexandria?

Protouch Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,018 per week, followed by Seven Healthcare ($2,905) and Care Career ($2,656). Seven Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,348. For comparison, the Alexandria, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,263 per week — Protouch Staffing pays 33% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Protouch Staffing$3,018$3,018
Seven Healthcare$2,905$3,348
Care Career$2,656$3,122
Bestica$2,634$3,152
FlexCare Nursing$2,631$3,000
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,593$3,314
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,503$2,891
Binding Minds$2,500$2,500
American Traveler$2,499$2,981
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,476$2,964

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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