Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Lafayette, LA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,038/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Lafayette, LA is $2,038 per week. This is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,224.
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 54 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Lafayette, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,038/week
Lafayette, LA
23% lower than the US average.
$2,224/week
Louisiana
13% lower than the US average.
$2,502/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,224/week
This is 8% higher than the Lafayette average of $2,038.
Natchez, Mississippi
$1,757/week
This is 16% lower than the Lafayette average of $2,038.
Vicksburg, Mississippi
$1,840/week
This is 11% lower than the Lafayette average of $2,038.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Lafayette?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| DOU - Direct Observation Unit | $2,051 | $2,159 |
| Med Surg | $2,051 | $2,159 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $2,051 | $2,159 |
| Telemetry | $2,050 | $2,159 |
| Intermediate Care | $2,046 | $2,159 |
| NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care | $2,044 | $2,045 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Lafayette?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $2,375 | $2,375 |
| Medical Edge Recruitment, LLC | $2,196 | $2,640 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $2,172 | $2,203 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,159 | $2,159 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,142 | $2,142 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,132 | $2,132 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,119 | $2,146 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,085 | $2,119 |
| LeaderStat | $2,084 | $2,084 |
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse Med-Surg Telemetry
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- Core Medical Group and 14 others
$1,897-2,203/week
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 12 others
$1,514-2,203/week
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC and 12 others
$1,705-2,203/week
Medical Surgical RN
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- Medical Edge Recruitment, LLC and 1 other
$2,136-2,146/week
OR Circulating RN (Surgery)
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 4 others
$1,904-2,133/week
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