Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lafayette, LA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,959/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lafayette, LA is $1,959 per week. This is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,090.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 1,339 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lafayette, LA compared to State and National Averages
$1,959/week
Lafayette, LA
12% lower than the US average.
$2,090/week
Louisiana
5% lower than the US average.
$2,200/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,138/week
This is 8% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,964.
Slidell, Louisiana
$2,104/week
This is 7% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,964.
Vicksburg, Mississippi
$1,778/week
This is 10% lower than the Lafayette average of $1,964.
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,418 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,209) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($2,118). Slidell, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,392. For comparison, the Lafayette, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,959 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 23% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,418 | $2,897 |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | $2,209 | $3,324 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,118 | $2,698 |
| Slidell, Louisiana | $2,044 | $3,392 |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | $1,970 | $3,392 |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | $1,959 | $3,392 |
| Houma, Louisiana | $1,954 | $2,027 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Lafayette?
NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,392 per week, followed by ProMed Staffing Resources B ($2,344) and Prime Staffing ($2,195). For comparison, the Lafayette, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,959 per week — NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays 73% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $3,392 | $3,392 |
| ProMed Staffing Resources B | $2,344 | $2,344 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,195 | $2,892 |
| IntelliPro Group | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| TravSource | $2,095 | $2,095 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,072 | $2,086 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,047 | $2,048 |
| Talent4Health | $2,027 | $2,029 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,016 | $2,016 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med Surg RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- Reliable Nurse Staffing and 10 others
UP TO $2,104/wk
Med Surg / Renal RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- Reliable Nurse Staffing and 16 others
UP TO $2,095/wk
Med Surg RN
- Lafayette, LA
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,104/week
Med Surg / Renal RN
- Lafayette, LA
- TravSource
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,095/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Lafayette, LA
- ALOIS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,086/week
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