Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,037/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lafayette, LA is $2,037 per week. This is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,063.

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 949 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,037/week

Lafayette, LA

7% lower than the US average.

$2,063/week

Louisiana

5% lower than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

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

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Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,140/week

This is 5% higher than the Lafayette average of $2,030.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

$1,704/week

This is 19% lower than the Lafayette average of $2,030.

Jackson, Mississippi

$2,028/week

This is equal to the Lafayette average

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,490$2,910
Bossier City, Louisiana$2,482$2,482
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,143$2,704
Lafayette, Louisiana$2,037$3,002
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,014$2,104
Slidell, Louisiana$1,993$2,110
Deridder, Louisiana$1,959$2,066
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Lafayette?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,351$3,002
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,182$2,182
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health$2,153$2,200
ALOIS Healthcare$2,150$2,191
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,111$2,142
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,109$2,156
Focus Staff$2,095$2,149
Trustaff$2,078$2,115
Gifted Healthcare$2,051$2,051
Access Healthcare$2,050$2,050

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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