Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,213/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,213 per week. This is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,103.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 19 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
$2,213/week
New Orleans, LA
This is equal to the US average
$2,103/week
Louisiana
5% lower than the US average.
$2,206/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
Slidell, Louisiana
$2,105/week
This is 9% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,293.
Lafayette, Louisiana
$1,969/week
This is 16% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,293.
Flowood, Mississippi
$1,698/week
This is 35% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,293.
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,515 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,216) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($2,213). Slidell, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,392. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,213 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 14% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,515 | $2,897 |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | $2,216 | $3,324 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,213 | $2,698 |
| Slidell, Louisiana | $2,044 | $3,392 |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | $1,972 | $3,392 |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | $1,966 | $3,392 |
| Houma, Louisiana | $1,948 | $2,027 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
American Traveler pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,967 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,920) and Gifted Healthcare ($2,912). For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,213 per week — American Traveler pays 34% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| American Traveler | $2,967 | $2,967 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,920 | $2,920 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Anders Group | $2,857 | $2,857 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,825 | $2,825 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,754 | $2,754 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,698 | $2,698 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,683 | $2,683 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,344 | $2,344 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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ICU Float Pool RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- AHS Staffing and 6 others
UP TO $2,847/wk
ICU Float Pool RN
- New Orleans, LA
- Anders Group
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,847/week
ICU Float Pool RN
- New Orleans, LA
- American Traveler
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,758/week
ICU Float Pool RN
- New Orleans, LA
- Nightingale Nurses
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,685/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- New Orleans, LA
- PRIDE Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,344/week
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