Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,373/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,373 per week. This is 13% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,068.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages

$2,373/week

New Orleans, LA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,068/week

Louisiana

5% lower than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$1,997/week

This is 14% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,274.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,078/week

This is 9% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,274.

Crestview, Florida

$1,518/week

This is 50% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,274.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,643$2,954
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,373$2,377
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,111$2,770
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,991$2,295
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,827$2,225
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,422$2,422
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,377$2,377
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,369$2,369

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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