Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,014/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,014 per week. This is 2% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,063.

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 136 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

$2,014/week

New Orleans, LA

8% lower than the US average.

$2,063/week

Louisiana

5% lower than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

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

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$2,030/week

This is equal to the New Orleans average

Jackson, Mississippi

$2,028/week

This is equal to the New Orleans average

Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,140/week

This is 5% higher than the New Orleans average of $2,033.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,490$2,910
Bossier City, Louisiana$2,482$2,482
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,143$2,704
Lafayette, Louisiana$2,037$3,002
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,014$2,104
Slidell, Louisiana$1,993$2,110
Deridder, Louisiana$1,959$2,066
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GLC On-The-Go$2,104$2,104
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,103$2,103
PRN Healthcare$2,090$2,090
Aequor Healthcare$2,075$2,075
Trustaff$2,050$2,098
Anders Group$2,042$2,042
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,007$2,007
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,000$2,000
TRS Healthcare$1,995$1,995
Vibra Travels$1,987$1,987

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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