Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Metairie, LA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,076/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Metairie, LA is $2,076 per week. This is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,099.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 456 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Metairie, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,076/week
Metairie, LA
9% lower than the US average.
$2,099/week
Louisiana
8% lower than the US average.
$2,267/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Metairie Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Metairie Compare to Other Cities
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$1,985/week
This is 6% lower than the Metairie average of $2,107.
Lafayette, Louisiana
$1,985/week
This is 6% lower than the Metairie average of $2,107.
Jackson, Mississippi
$1,935/week
This is 9% lower than the Metairie average of $2,107.
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 $2,362 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,275) and Metairie, Louisiana ($2,076). Alexandria, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,314. For comparison, the Metairie, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,076 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 14% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,362 | $2,952 |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | $2,275 | $3,314 |
| Metairie, Louisiana | $2,076 | $2,856 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,023 | $2,378 |
| Slidell, Louisiana | $2,007 | $2,167 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Metairie?
Prime Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,488 per week, followed by AHS Staffing ($2,202) and MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,156). Prime Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,856. For comparison, the Metairie, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,076 per week — Prime Staffing pays 20% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Staffing | $2,488 | $2,856 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,202 | $2,235 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,156 | $2,156 |
| American Traveler | $2,141 | $2,141 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,108 | $2,108 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,104 | $2,104 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,102 | $2,102 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,087 | $2,087 |
| Trustaff | $2,074 | $2,074 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,070 | $2,070 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Career Guide
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Med Surg/Telemetry RN
- Metairie, Louisiana
- East Jefferson General Hospital
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UP TO $2,235/wk
Observation Unit RN - MS/Tele
- Metairie, Louisiana
- East Jefferson General Hospital
- PRN Healthcare and 11 others
UP TO $2,176/wk
Med Surg/Telemetry Float RN
- Metairie, Louisiana
- East Jefferson General Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 8 others
UP TO $2,176/wk
Float RN Med Surg/Telemetry
- Metairie, Louisiana
- East Jefferson General Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 8 others
UP TO $2,176/wk
MS/Tele RN
- Metairie, Louisiana
- East Jefferson General Hospital
- TRS Healthcare and 10 others
UP TO $2,176/wk
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