Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,046/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Louisiana is $2,046 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $2,313.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 382 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$2,046/week

Louisiana

13% lower than the US average.

$2,313/week

United States

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?

Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,715 per week, followed by Metairie, Louisiana ($2,292) and Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,116). Alexandria, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,308. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,046 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 33% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,715$2,715
Metairie, Louisiana$2,292$2,905
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,116$3,308
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,059$3,120
Kenner, Louisiana$2,009$2,325
How does the pay for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,346 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,263) and Oklahoma ($2,153). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,046 per week — Kentucky pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$2,346$4,551
Missouri$2,263$3,763
Oklahoma$2,153$4,052
Alabama$2,141$3,170
Texas$2,017$3,321
Florida$2,014$3,373
Georgia$2,007$3,136
Tennessee$1,859$2,752
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Louisiana?

Bestica pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,915 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,566) 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 Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,046 per week — Bestica pays 42% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bestica$2,915$2,930
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,566$3,308
TLC Nursing$2,455$2,455
Prime Staffing$2,442$3,120
ProKatchers$2,400$2,400
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 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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