Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Baton Rouge, LA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$1,993/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,993 per week. This is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,101.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 1,307 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Baton Rouge, LA compared to State and National Averages
$1,993/week
Baton Rouge, LA
13% lower than the US average.
$2,101/week
Louisiana
7% lower than the US average.
$2,258/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
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,230/week
This is 11% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $1,993.
Houston, Texas
$2,047/week
This is 3% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $1,993.
Tomball, Texas
$1,900/week
This is 5% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $1,993.
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 $2,282 per week. Endoscopy also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,547. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Nurses is $1,993 per week — Endoscopy, GI Lab, and Gastroenterology earn 15% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Endoscopy | $2,282 | $2,547 |
| GI Lab | $2,282 | $2,547 |
| Gastroenterology | $2,282 | $2,547 |
| Labor and Delivery | $2,202 | $2,359 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Baton Rouge?
TravSource pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,547 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,342) and Access Healthcare ($2,278). For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Nurses is $1,993 per week — TravSource pays 28% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TravSource | $2,547 | $2,547 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,342 | $2,342 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,278 | $2,278 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,229 | $2,229 |
| IntelliPro Group | $2,229 | $2,229 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,227 | $2,386 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,201 | $2,201 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,189 | $2,467 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,171 | $2,354 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,169 | $2,169 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Endoscopy RN
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
- TotalMed RN and 3 others
UP TO $2,440/wk
Endoscopy RN
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
- TravSource and 7 others
UP TO $2,547/wk
ICU RN
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
- TalentBurst, Inc and 10 others
UP TO $2,167/wk
Med Surg / Telemetry RN
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 5 others
UP TO $2,133/wk
Med Surg RN
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
- CrossMed and 6 others
UP TO $2,120/wk
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