Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,506/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,506 per week. This is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,383.
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 138 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,506/week
New Orleans, LA
12% higher than the US average.
$2,383/week
Louisiana
8% higher than the US average.
$2,200/week
United States
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
Marrero, Louisiana
$2,411/week
This is 6% higher than the New Orleans average of $2,256.
Slidell, Louisiana
$2,066/week
This is 9% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,256.
Houma, Louisiana
$2,030/week
This is 11% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,256.
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
New Orleans, Louisiana pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,506 per week, followed by Marrero, Louisiana ($2,478) and Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,403). New Orleans, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,974. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,506 per week, roughly in line with New Orleans, Louisiana.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,506 | $2,974 |
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,478 | $2,597 |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | $2,403 | $2,692 |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | $2,397 | $2,627 |
| Slidell, Louisiana | $2,377 | $2,546 |
| Kenner, Louisiana | $2,367 | $2,500 |
| Houma, Louisiana | $2,324 | $2,546 |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | $2,288 | $2,426 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
TravSource pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,820 per week, followed by Access Healthcare ($2,736) and American Traveler ($2,687). TravSource also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,974. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,506 per week — TravSource pays 13% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TravSource | $2,820 | $2,974 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,736 | $2,880 |
| American Traveler | $2,687 | $2,807 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,671 | $2,842 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,660 | $2,800 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,660 | $2,800 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,641 | $2,641 |
| Trustaff | $2,638 | $2,774 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,630 | $2,764 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,614 | $2,771 |
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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$2,200/week
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- New Orleans, LA
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