Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,090/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Louisiana is $2,090 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,126.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 1,050 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$2,090/week
Louisiana
2% lower than the US average.
$2,126/week
United States
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 Louisiana average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,090 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 16% 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 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,139 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,081) and Oklahoma ($2,000). Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,995. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,090 per week — Missouri pays 2% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,139 | $3,325 |
| Kentucky | $2,081 | $3,900 |
| Oklahoma | $2,000 | $3,567 |
| Alabama | $1,980 | $3,137 |
| Florida | $1,971 | $2,963 |
| Georgia | $1,956 | $3,995 |
| Tennessee | $1,930 | $3,258 |
| Arkansas | $1,844 | $2,795 |
| Mississippi | $1,782 | $3,031 |
| Texas | $1,746 | $3,234 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Louisiana?
NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,040 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,801) and Fastaff Travel Nursing ($2,528). NURSE's Etc. Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,392. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,090 per week — NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays 45% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $3,040 | $3,392 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,801 | $3,177 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,528 | $2,964 |
| Health Saviours | $2,427 | $3,200 |
| Avani Healthcare Staffing | $2,427 | $2,464 |
| Care Career | $2,419 | $3,080 |
| A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969 | $2,418 | $2,418 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,401 | $2,989 |
| Binding Minds | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Med Ninjas | $2,396 | $2,935 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med Surg RN
- Alexandria, Louisiana
- CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
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- New Orleans, Louisiana
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- AHS Staffing and 5 others
UP TO $2,847/wk
Med Surg RN
- Alexandria, Louisiana
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 31 others
UP TO $2,824/wk
Med Surg RN
- Alexandria, Louisiana
- CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
- PRIDE Health and 2 others
UP TO $2,462/wk
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- Alexandria, Louisiana
- CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 27 others
UP TO $2,400/wk
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