Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$1,914/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Louisiana is $1,914 per week. This is 22% lower than the US average of $2,331.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 18 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$1,914/week
Louisiana
22% lower than the US average.
$2,331/week
United States
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
New Orleans, Louisiana pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,141 per week, followed by Slidell, Louisiana ($2,014) and Shreveport, Louisiana ($1,792). New Orleans, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,234. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,914 per week — New Orleans, Louisiana pays 12% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,141 | $2,234 |
| Slidell, Louisiana | $2,014 | $2,014 |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | $1,792 | $2,218 |
| Bossier City, Louisiana | $1,713 | $1,713 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,394 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,338) and Alabama ($2,332). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,711. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,914 per week — Illinois pays 25% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,394 | $3,711 |
| Missouri | $2,338 | $3,194 |
| Alabama | $2,332 | $3,136 |
| Kansas | $2,310 | $3,168 |
| Oklahoma | $2,290 | $3,550 |
| Kentucky | $2,246 | $3,009 |
| Tennessee | $2,102 | $2,873 |
| Texas | $2,008 | $3,290 |
| Arkansas | $1,980 | $2,200 |
| Mississippi | $1,766 | $1,955 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Louisiana?
Reliable Nurse Staffing pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,511 per week, followed by AHS Staffing ($2,510) and MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,472). For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,914 per week — Reliable Nurse Staffing pays 31% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,510 | $2,510 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,472 | $2,472 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,462 | $2,462 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,419 | $2,419 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,376 | $2,376 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,359 | $2,359 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,356 | $2,356 |
| Focus Staff | $2,288 | $2,288 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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PCU RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
- Access Healthcare and 13 others
UP TO $2,574/wk
Stepdown RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
- CrossMed
UP TO $2,172/wk
PCU RN
- New Orleans, LA
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,566/week
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Shreveport, LA
- Reliable Nurse Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,520/week
PCU/Step-down RN
- Shreveport, LA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,495/week
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