Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,998/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $1,998 per week. This is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,026.
Last updated on February 8, 2026. Based on 13 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
$1,998/week
New Orleans, LA
8% lower than the US average.
$2,026/week
Louisiana
6% lower than the US average.
$2,153/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
$1,646/week
This is 63% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,679.
Lafayette, Louisiana
$2,038/week
This is 31% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,679.
Natchez, Mississippi
$1,757/week
This is 52% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,679.
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,616 | $2,616 |
| Metairie, Louisiana | $2,217 | $2,217 |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | $2,051 | $2,159 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $1,998 | $2,042 |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | $1,990 | $2,140 |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | $1,803 | $2,206 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| Trustaff | $2,042 | $2,042 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,039 | $2,039 |
| American Traveler | $2,001 | $2,001 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $1,960 | $1,960 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $1,952 | $1,952 |
| Triage Staffing | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Titan Nurse Staffing | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Last updated on February 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- New Orleans, LA
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,103/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- New Orleans, LA
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,103/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- New Orleans, LA
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,007/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- New Orleans, LA
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,006/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- New Orleans, LA
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,006/week
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