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 $3,197/wk which is 34% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Louisiana include OR Scrub RN with average pay of $3,197/wk, CVOR First Assist with average pay of $3,181/wk and CVOR with average pay of $2,824/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,118/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Louisiana is $2,118 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,172.

Last updated on July 9, 2026. Based on 2,392 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$2,118/week

Louisiana

3% lower than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Covington, Louisiana	$2,728	$4,000
Marrero, Louisiana	$2,459	$3,298
Lake Charles, Louisiana	$2,280	$2,527

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
OR Scrub RN	$3,197	$3,786
CVOR	$2,824	$3,966
Infusion	$2,800	$3,020
CVU - Cardiovascular Unit	$2,743	$3,066
OR Circulate	$2,723	$3,786
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,715	$3,370
Interventional Radiology	$2,715	$3,370

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Oklahoma	$2,144	$4,210
Missouri	$2,118	$3,846
Kentucky	$2,098	$3,870
Florida	$2,056	$3,951
Alabama	$2,023	$3,486
Tennessee	$1,977	$4,050
Georgia	$1,945	$3,771
Arkansas	$1,866	$3,775
Texas	$1,852	$3,911
Mississippi	$1,820	$4,000

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
American Consultants	$3,395	$3,446
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969	$2,969	$3,066
Springboard Healthcare	$2,848	$2,848
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab	$2,668	$2,756
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel	$2,500	$2,500
Skyline Med Staff Home Health	$2,482	$2,680
ProMed Staffing Resources B	$2,454	$2,454
The Judge Group	$2,420	$2,420
OneStaff Medical	$2,416	$2,860
Avani Healthcare Staffing	$2,402	$2,498