Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$1,914/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Louisiana is $1,914 per week. This is 12% lower than the US average of $2,146.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 22 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$1,914/week
Louisiana
12% lower than the US average.
$2,146/week
United States
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
Only New Orleans, Louisiana reports pay data for Travel Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $2,113 per week. New Orleans, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,113. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,914 per week — New Orleans, Louisiana pays 10% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,113 | $2,113 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Kentucky pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,233 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,208) and Kansas ($2,157). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,296. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,914 per week — Kentucky pays 17% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $2,233 | $2,654 |
| Illinois | $2,208 | $2,563 |
| Kansas | $2,157 | $3,296 |
| Missouri | $2,002 | $2,733 |
| Oklahoma | $1,868 | $2,223 |
| Tennessee | $1,807 | $2,032 |
| Mississippi | $1,787 | $1,987 |
| Arkansas | $1,503 | $1,951 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Louisiana?
ADN Healthcare pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,113 per week, followed by Genie Healthcare ($2,083) and Care Career ($2,060). Care Career has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,166. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,914 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,113 | $2,113 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,083 | $2,083 |
| Care Career | $2,060 | $2,166 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,922 | $2,022 |
| Stability Healthcare | $1,896 | $1,896 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,873 | $1,873 |
| LanceSoft | $1,680 | $1,800 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Psychiatric Nurse Manager RN
- New Orleans, LA
- ADN Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
- Referral Bonus
$2,650/week
Behavioral Health Nurse Manager RN
- Harahan, LA
- Supplemental Health Care
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,530/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Harahan, LA
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,166/week
Behavioral Health Nurse Manager RN
- Harahan, LA
- Host Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,137/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- New Orleans, LA
- ADN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,113/week
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