Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Baton Rouge, LA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,958/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,958 per week. This is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,049.
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on 496 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
$1,958/week
Baton Rouge, LA
13% lower than the US average.
$2,049/week
Louisiana
8% lower than the US average.
$2,216/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities
Lafayette, Louisiana
$1,967/week
This is 2% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,006.
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,140/week
This is 6% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,006.
Vicksburg, Mississippi
$1,846/week
This is 9% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,006.
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 $2,491 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,168) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($1,995). Alexandria, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,264. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,958 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 27% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,491 | $3,019 |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | $2,168 | $3,264 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $1,995 | $2,224 |
| Houma, Louisiana | $1,982 | $2,496 |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | $1,958 | $2,239 |
| Slidell, Louisiana | $1,958 | $2,146 |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | $1,956 | $2,218 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Baton Rouge?
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,185 per week, followed by NURSE's Etc. Staffing ($2,167) and IntelliPro Group ($2,110). PRIDE Health has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,239. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,958 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 12% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,185 | $2,185 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,167 | $2,167 |
| IntelliPro Group | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,094 | $2,239 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,047 | $2,078 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,040 | $2,133 |
| Talent4Health | $2,029 | $2,029 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,028 | $2,028 |
| Trustaff | $2,025 | $2,136 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,016 | $2,016 |
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Baton Rouge, LA
- NURSE's Etc. Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,167/week
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- Baton Rouge, LA
- NURSE's Etc. Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,167/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Baton Rouge, LA
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,104/week
Med Surg RN
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs
$2,090/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Talent4Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,029/week
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