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 $3,430/wk which is 39% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Louisiana include OR Scrub RN with average pay of $3,430/wk, CVOR First Assist with average pay of $3,113/wk and OR Circulate with average pay of $2,940/wk.

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$2,100/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Louisiana is $2,100 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,174.

Last updated on May 25, 2026. Based on 1,881 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$2,100/week

Louisiana

4% lower than the US average.

$2,174/week

United States

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Covington, Louisiana	$2,868	$3,769
Marrero, Louisiana	$2,447	$2,910
Kenner, Louisiana	$2,445	$2,590
New Orleans, Louisiana	$2,239	$2,857
Metairie, Louisiana	$2,226	$2,977
Lake Charles, Louisiana	$2,193	$2,516

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
First Assist	$3,430	$3,769
OR Scrub RN	$3,430	$3,769
CVOR First Assist	$3,113	$3,629
OR Circulate	$2,940	$3,769
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,642	$3,370
Interventional Radiology	$2,642	$3,370
CVOR	$2,578	$3,066
Hematology / Oncology	$2,465	$2,857

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Kentucky	$2,140	$3,607
Oklahoma	$2,120	$3,786
Missouri	$2,111	$3,746
Alabama	$2,010	$3,170
Arkansas	$1,974	$4,206
Tennessee	$1,973	$5,130
Florida	$1,970	$3,300
Georgia	$1,946	$3,652
Texas	$1,934	$4,045
Mississippi	$1,870	$3,410

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
American Consultants	$3,280	$3,370
The Judge Group	$2,673	$2,673
Springboard Healthcare	$2,652	$2,848
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab	$2,548	$2,711
SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice	$2,538	$2,550
NURSE's Etc. Staffing	$2,419	$3,812
LanceSoft	$2,383	$2,930
Binding Minds	$2,360	$2,412
Prime Staffing	$2,356	$3,644
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969	$2,352	$2,862