Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Lake Charles, LA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,250/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Lake Charles, LA is $2,250 per week. This is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,133.
Last updated on August 20, 2026. Based on 69 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Lake Charles, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,250/week
Lake Charles, LA
3% higher than the US average.
$2,133/week
Louisiana
2% lower than the US average.
$2,184/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lake Charles Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lake Charles Compare to Other Cities
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,186/week
This is 3% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,250.
Lufkin, Texas
$1,773/week
This is 27% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,250.
Humble, Texas
$1,873/week
This is 20% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,250.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Lake Charles?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| OR - Operating Room | $2,282 | $2,566 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $2,058 | $2,227 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Lake Charles?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Encode INC | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,566 | $2,566 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice | $2,560 | $2,560 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,527 | $2,527 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,476 | $2,476 |
| Avani Healthcare Staffing | $2,470 | $2,470 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,420 | $2,420 |
| Meda Health | $2,406 | $2,406 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,386 | $2,386 |
Last updated on August 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
ER RN
- Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 6 others
UP TO $2,120/wk
Hospice RN
- Lake Charles, LA
- Healthcare Support
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,527/week
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Lake Charles, LA
- Avani Healthcare Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,470/week
Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- Lake Charles, LA
- ALOIS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Evenings
$2,227/week
Hospice RN
- Lake Charles, LA
- CoreMedical Group
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,190/week
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