Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,024/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Louisiana is $2,024 per week. This is 14% lower than the US average of $2,310.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 379 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$2,024/week
Louisiana
14% lower than the US average.
$2,310/week
United States
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,715 per week, followed by Metairie, Louisiana ($2,171) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($2,003). New Orleans, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,111. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,024 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 34% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,715 | $2,715 |
| Metairie, Louisiana | $2,171 | $2,905 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,003 | $3,111 |
| Kenner, Louisiana | $1,969 | $2,305 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Kentucky pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,355 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,324) and Missouri ($2,288). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,024 per week — Kentucky pays 16% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $2,355 | $4,551 |
| Illinois | $2,324 | $4,271 |
| Missouri | $2,288 | $3,763 |
| Kansas | $2,181 | $3,650 |
| Oklahoma | $2,165 | $3,967 |
| Alabama | $2,164 | $3,170 |
| Texas | $2,005 | $3,402 |
| Mississippi | $2,003 | $3,000 |
| Arkansas | $1,948 | $2,995 |
| Tennessee | $1,863 | $2,752 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Louisiana?
Bestica pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,930 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,534) and TLC Nursing ($2,455). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,308. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,024 per week — Bestica pays 45% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bestica | $2,930 | $2,930 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,534 | $3,308 |
| TLC Nursing | $2,455 | $2,455 |
| ProKatchers | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,392 | $3,111 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,341 | $3,069 |
| Thrive Staffing | $2,315 | $2,940 |
| Zack Group | $2,290 | $2,732 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,289 | $2,289 |
| IntelliPro Group | $2,287 | $2,325 |
Last updated on November 12, 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 11 others
UP TO $2,472/wk
Stepdown RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
- CrossMed
UP TO $2,172/wk
PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
- Shreveport, LA
- Aequor Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,574/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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