Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,104/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Louisiana is $2,104 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,187.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 1,299 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$2,104/week
Louisiana
4% lower than the US average.
$2,187/week
United States
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 Louisiana average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,104 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 15% 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 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,336 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,238) and Missouri ($2,226). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,233. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,104 per week — Illinois pays 11% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,336 | $3,896 |
| Kansas | $2,238 | $3,456 |
| Missouri | $2,226 | $3,499 |
| Kentucky | $2,185 | $4,233 |
| Alabama | $2,090 | $3,117 |
| Mississippi | $1,968 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | $1,961 | $3,539 |
| Tennessee | $1,943 | $3,378 |
| Arkansas | $1,829 | $2,661 |
| Texas | $1,768 | $3,436 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Louisiana?
Protouch Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,018 per week, followed by Seven Healthcare ($2,905) and Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($2,898). Seven Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,348. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,104 per week — Protouch Staffing pays 43% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Protouch Staffing | $3,018 | $3,018 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,905 | $3,348 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,898 | $2,898 |
| Bestica | $2,634 | $3,152 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,593 | $3,314 |
| Binding Minds | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,476 | $2,964 |
| ProMed Staffing Resources B | $2,463 | $2,463 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,419 | $2,419 |
| Avani Healthcare Staffing | $2,412 | $2,416 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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