Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Louisiana?

The highest paying specialty in Louisiana is First Assist. Travel roles are currently paying $2,961/wk which is 32% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Louisiana include OR Scrub RN with average pay of $2,961/wk, CVOR with average pay of $2,795/wk and Cardiac Cath Lab with average pay of $2,706/wk.

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$2,012/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Louisiana is $2,012 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,150.

Last updated on January 7, 2026. Based on 1,482 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$2,012/week

Louisiana

7% lower than the US average.

$2,150/week

United States

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Bossier City, Louisiana	$2,611	$3,066
Lake Charles, Louisiana	$2,293	$2,616
Covington, Louisiana	$2,268	$3,144
Slidell, Louisiana	$2,224	$2,646
Kenner, Louisiana	$2,133	$2,511
Metairie, Louisiana	$2,119	$2,302

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Louisiana?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
OR Scrub RN	$2,961	$2,961
CVOR	$2,795	$3,280
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,706	$3,293
Interventional Radiology	$2,706	$3,293
Radiology	$2,688	$2,724
OR Circulate	$2,292	$2,432
OR - Operating Room	$2,265	$3,168
Perioperative	$2,265	$3,168

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Missouri	$2,126	$3,773
Kentucky	$2,063	$3,386
Oklahoma	$2,055	$3,555
Alabama	$1,983	$3,080
Florida	$1,966	$3,350
Arkansas	$1,918	$3,246
Georgia	$1,878	$4,142
Tennessee	$1,866	$3,365
Mississippi	$1,775	$3,480
Texas	$1,752	$3,955

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Louisiana?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Pulse Healthcare Services	$2,986	$2,986
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing	$2,846	$2,846
iDEAL Hire	$2,800	$2,800
FlexCare Nursing	$2,770	$2,770
Springboard Healthcare	$2,639	$2,639
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab	$2,638	$2,638
Avani Healthcare East	$2,435	$2,960
OneStaff Medical	$2,435	$3,006
Go Healthcare	$2,422	$2,574
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.	$2,412	$2,846