Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,564/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Lake Charles, LA is $2,564 per week. This is 9% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,326.

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Lake Charles, LA compared to State and National Averages

$2,564/week

Lake Charles, LA

12% higher than the US average.

$2,326/week

Louisiana

3% higher than the US average.

$2,250/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Lake Charles Compare to Other Cities

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Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,313/week

This is 11% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,565.

Pasadena, Texas

$2,040/week

This is 26% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,565.

Houston, Texas

$2,184/week

This is 17% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,565.

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Lake Charles, Louisiana pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,564 per week, followed by Metairie, Louisiana ($2,467) and Slidell, Louisiana ($2,430). Slidell, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,752. For comparison, the Lake Charles, LA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,564 per week, roughly in line with Lake Charles, Louisiana.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lake Charles, Louisiana$2,564$2,627
Metairie, Louisiana$2,467$2,646
Slidell, Louisiana$2,430$2,752
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,423$2,651
Houma, Louisiana$2,370$2,752
Kenner, Louisiana$2,367$2,500
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Lake Charles?

TalentBurst, Inc pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,787 per week, followed by A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969 ($2,774) and Access Healthcare ($2,736). For comparison, the Lake Charles, LA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,564 per week — TalentBurst, Inc pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TalentBurst, Inc$2,787$2,787
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,774$2,774
Access Healthcare$2,736$2,736
Seven Healthcare$2,729$2,746
Health Saviours$2,720$2,720
Avani Healthcare Staffing$2,678$2,678
TRS Healthcare$2,642$2,642
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,633$2,633
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,627$2,627
Med Ninjas$2,627$2,627

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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