Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Baton Rouge, LA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,042/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $2,042 per week. This is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,108.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 618 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Baton Rouge, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,042/week
Baton Rouge, LA
8% lower than the US average.
$2,108/week
Louisiana
5% lower than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities
Lafayette, Louisiana
$1,969/week
This is 4% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,042.
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,167/week
This is 6% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,042.
Flowood, Mississippi
$1,698/week
This is 20% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,042.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Baton Rouge?
Endoscopy, GI Lab, and Gastroenterology earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Baton Rouge, LA, all averaging $2,268 per week. Endoscopy also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,487. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Nurses is $2,042 per week — Endoscopy, GI Lab, and Gastroenterology earn 11% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Endoscopy | $2,268 | $2,487 |
| GI Lab | $2,268 | $2,487 |
| Gastroenterology | $2,268 | $2,487 |
| Labor and Delivery | $2,194 | $2,356 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Baton Rouge?
NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,326 per week, followed by Springboard Healthcare ($2,722) and Healthcare Support ($2,531). NURSE's Etc. Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,392. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Nurses is $2,042 per week — NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays 63% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $3,326 | $3,392 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,722 | $2,722 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,531 | $2,531 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,492 | $2,492 |
| TravSource | $2,389 | $2,487 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,361 | $2,361 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,342 | $2,342 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,301 | $2,386 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,278 | $2,278 |
| IntelliPro Group | $2,222 | $2,486 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Endoscopy RN
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
- Medical Solutions and 10 others
UP TO $2,487/wk
Endoscopy RN
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 2 others
UP TO $2,386/wk
Labor and Delivery RN
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
- GLC On-The-Go and 3 others
UP TO $2,255/wk
Labor and Delivery RN
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
- American Traveler and 3 others
UP TO $2,242/wk
Med Surg RN
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
- American Traveler and 5 others
UP TO $2,023/wk
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