Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,292/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,292 per week. This is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,069.
Last updated on May 17, 2026. Based on 360 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,292/week
New Orleans, LA
6% higher than the US average.
$2,069/week
Louisiana
5% lower than the US average.
$2,164/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
Gulfport, Mississippi
$1,915/week
This is 20% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,298.
Natchez, Mississippi
$1,749/week
This is 31% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,298.
Montgomery, Alabama
$2,394/week
This is 4% higher than the New Orleans average of $2,298.
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,639 | $2,639 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $2,292 | $2,852 |
| Metairie, Louisiana | $2,048 | $2,150 |
| Bossier City, Louisiana | $2,018 | $2,566 |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | $1,975 | $2,826 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,848 | $2,852 |
| Trustaff | $2,779 | $2,779 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,755 | $2,755 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,724 | $2,724 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,611 | $2,611 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,590 | $2,590 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,514 | $2,514 |
| Focus Staff | $2,420 | $2,772 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,414 | $2,739 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,407 | $2,713 |
Last updated on May 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Step-Down RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- LCMC Health Touro Infirmary
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others
$1,906-2,104/week
Step-Down RN
- New Orleans, LA
- GLC On-The-Go
- 3x12 hrs
$2,104/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- New Orleans, LA
- Trustaff
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,098/week
Step-Down RN
- New Orleans, LA
- PRN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,090/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- New Orleans, LA
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs
$2,007/week
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