Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,471/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,471 per week. This is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,344.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 98 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
$2,471/week
New Orleans, LA
9% higher than the US average.
$2,344/week
Louisiana
4% higher than the US average.
$2,260/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
Houma, Louisiana
$2,018/week
This is 5% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,126.
Montgomery, Alabama
$2,432/week
This is 13% higher than the New Orleans average of $2,126.
Webster, Texas
$1,694/week
This is 25% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,126.
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Metairie, Louisiana pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,478 per week, followed by New Orleans, Louisiana ($2,471) and Covington, Louisiana ($2,459). Houma, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,782. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,471 per week, roughly in line with Metairie, Louisiana.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Metairie, Louisiana | $2,478 | $2,651 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,471 | $2,736 |
| Covington, Louisiana | $2,459 | $2,586 |
| Houma, Louisiana | $2,406 | $2,782 |
| Slidell, Louisiana | $2,394 | $2,782 |
| Kenner, Louisiana | $2,367 | $2,500 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
Reliable Nurse Staffing pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,736 per week, followed by TravSource ($2,719) and AHS Staffing ($2,663). For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,471 per week — Reliable Nurse Staffing pays 11% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,736 | $2,736 |
| TravSource | $2,719 | $2,719 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,663 | $2,674 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,648 | $2,648 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,602 | $2,602 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,597 | $2,605 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,592 | $2,592 |
| American Traveler | $2,545 | $2,566 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,538 | $2,544 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,535 | $2,535 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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OR RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- LCMC Health Touro Infirmary
- TotalMed RN and 9 others
UP TO $2,674/wk
OR RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
- TotalMed RN and 3 others
UP TO $2,651/wk
OR RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
- CrossMed and 11 others
UP TO $2,736/wk
OR RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
- TotalMed RN and 3 others
UP TO $2,534/wk
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- New Orleans, LA
- Reliable Nurse Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,736/week
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