Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,023/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,023 per week. This is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,099.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 240 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
$2,023/week
New Orleans, LA
12% 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 New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
Metairie, Louisiana
$2,107/week
This is equal to the New Orleans average
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$1,985/week
This is 6% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,104.
Lafayette, Louisiana
$1,985/week
This is 6% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,104.
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 New Orleans, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,023 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 17% 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 New Orleans?
Access Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,456 per week, followed by CrossMed ($3,222) and Prime Staffing ($2,520). For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,023 per week — Access Healthcare pays 71% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Access Healthcare | $3,456 | $3,456 |
| CrossMed | $3,222 | $3,222 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,520 | $2,520 |
| TalentBurst, Inc | $2,378 | $2,378 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,191 | $2,191 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,167 | $2,167 |
| LeaderStat | $2,154 | $2,154 |
| Judge Healthcare | $2,115 | $2,115 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,108 | $2,108 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Career Guide
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MS/Tele Float RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Medical Solutions and 6 others
UP TO $2,171/wk
MS/Tele Float RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- TRS Healthcare and 8 others
UP TO $2,113/wk
Float Med Surg/Telemetry RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 4 others
UP TO $2,108/wk
Med Surg RN
- New Orleans, LA
- TalentBurst, Inc
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,378/week
MS/Tele Float RN
- New Orleans, LA
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,171/week
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