Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lafayette, LA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,977/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lafayette, LA is $1,977 per week. This is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,104.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 1,153 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lafayette, LA compared to State and National Averages
$1,977/week
Lafayette, LA
14% lower than the US average.
$2,104/week
Louisiana
7% lower than the US average.
$2,258/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
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$1,993/week
This is 1% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,981.
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,230/week
This is 11% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,981.
Metairie, Louisiana
$2,114/week
This is 6% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,981.
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 $2,426 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,263) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($2,096). New Orleans, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,456. For comparison, the Lafayette, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,977 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 23% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,426 | $2,952 |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | $2,263 | $3,314 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,096 | $3,456 |
| Metairie, Louisiana | $2,063 | $2,856 |
| Slidell, Louisiana | $1,991 | $2,167 |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | $1,977 | $2,187 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Lafayette?
IntelliPro Group pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,254 per week, followed by Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($2,201) and Reliable Nurse Staffing ($2,187). For comparison, the Lafayette, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,977 per week — IntelliPro Group pays 14% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| IntelliPro Group | $2,254 | $2,254 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,201 | $2,201 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,187 | $2,187 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,165 | $2,182 |
| TravSource | $2,131 | $2,131 |
| LeaderStat | $2,123 | $2,130 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,105 | $2,130 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,048 | $2,048 |
| Judge Healthcare | $2,036 | $2,068 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med Surg RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- NURSE's Etc. Staffing and 11 others
UP TO $2,167/wk
Med Surg / Telemetry RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- NURSE's Etc. Staffing and 6 others
UP TO $2,187/wk
Med Surg / Telemetry RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 2 others
UP TO $2,130/wk
Med Surg / Telemetry RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 3 others
UP TO $2,003/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Lafayette, LA
- Reliable Nurse Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,187/week
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