Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,975/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,975 per week. This is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,200.

Last updated on August 27, 2026. Based on 152 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

$1,975/week

Baton Rouge, LA

11% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

Louisiana

1% higher than the US average.

$2,185/week

United States

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

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$2,026/week

This is 3% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,092.

Natchez, Mississippi

$1,754/week

This is 19% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,092.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,200/week

This is 5% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,092.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,714$2,714
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,400$3,648
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,205$3,202
Lafayette, Louisiana$2,007$3,002
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,975$2,123
Slidell, Louisiana$1,963$2,146
Houma, Louisiana$1,956$2,189
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Baton Rouge?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,123$2,123
PRIDE Health$2,119$2,119
IntelliPro Group$2,056$2,056
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,038$2,038
Trustaff$2,012$2,012
LeaderStat$2,002$2,002
Talent4Health$1,989$2,028
Vibra Travels$1,987$1,987
Care Career$1,984$1,984
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,974$1,974

Last updated on August 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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