Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,832/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,832 per week. This is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,088.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 319 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,832/week

Baton Rouge, LA

18% lower than the US average.

$2,088/week

Louisiana

4% lower than the US average.

$2,164/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$2,029/week

This is 1% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,009.

Natchez, Mississippi

$1,751/week

This is 15% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,009.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,132/week

This is 6% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,009.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,618$2,910
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,348$2,487
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,148$2,700
Lafayette, Louisiana$2,044$3,000
Deridder, Louisiana$2,010$2,146
Slidell, Louisiana$1,930$2,182
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Baton Rouge?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,380$2,380
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,247$2,247
PRIDE Health$2,227$2,227
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,182$2,182
ALOIS Healthcare$1,998$2,029
TRS Healthcare$1,971$1,971
Trustaff$1,927$1,970
GLC On-The-Go$1,917$1,983
LeaderStat$1,911$1,911
Gifted Healthcare$1,899$1,899

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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