Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,092/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Louisiana is $2,092 per week. This is 5% lower than the US average of $2,207.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 3,414 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$2,092/week
Louisiana
5% lower than the US average.
$2,207/week
United States
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Lake Charles, Louisiana pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,541 per week, followed by Marrero, Louisiana ($2,478) and Covington, Louisiana ($2,339). Lake Charles, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,400. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Nurses is $2,092 per week — Lake Charles, Louisiana pays 21% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | $2,541 | $3,400 |
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,478 | $3,118 |
| Covington, Louisiana | $2,339 | $3,400 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Louisiana?
Electrophysiology Lab earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Louisiana, averaging $2,671 per week, followed by CVOR ($2,656) and Radiology ($2,556). CVOR has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,400. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Nurses is $2,092 per week — Electrophysiology Lab earns 28% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrophysiology Lab | $2,671 | $2,817 |
| CVOR | $2,656 | $3,400 |
| Radiology | $2,556 | $2,856 |
| Hospice Palliative Care RN | $2,529 | $2,531 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,499 | $3,229 |
| Interventional Radiology | $2,499 | $3,229 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,378 | $2,832 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,176 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,121) and Oklahoma ($2,084). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,486. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Nurses is $2,092 per week — Missouri pays 4% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,176 | $3,748 |
| Kentucky | $2,121 | $4,486 |
| Oklahoma | $2,084 | $4,158 |
| Florida | $2,065 | $3,427 |
| Georgia | $2,018 | $4,224 |
| Alabama | $2,006 | $3,420 |
| Arkansas | $1,947 | $3,663 |
| Tennessee | $1,916 | $3,738 |
| Texas | $1,887 | $4,429 |
| Mississippi | $1,864 | $3,545 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Louisiana?
American Consultants pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,830 per week, followed by Seven Healthcare ($2,764) and Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($2,702). Seven Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,700. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Nurses is $2,092 per week — American Consultants pays 35% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| American Consultants | $2,830 | $3,229 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,764 | $3,700 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,702 | $2,702 |
| Health Saviours | $2,624 | $2,808 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,547 | $2,722 |
| Medasource | $2,544 | $2,544 |
| Sunbelt Staffing | $2,507 | $2,507 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $2,459 | $2,459 |
| A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969 | $2,446 | $3,040 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice | $2,420 | $2,420 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
CVOR RN
- Alexandria, Louisiana
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
- A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969 and 20 others
UP TO $3,040/wk
MS/Tele RN
- Marrero, Louisiana
- West Jefferson Medical Center
- Aequor Healthcare and 10 others
UP TO $2,905/wk
L&D RN
- Lake Charles, Louisiana
- CHRISTUS Lake Area Hospital
- Uniti Med and 23 others
UP TO $2,944/wk
Med Surg RN
- Alexandria, Louisiana
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Aequor Healthcare and 30 others
UP TO $2,833/wk
Tele RN
- Alexandria, Louisiana
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Aequor Healthcare and 11 others
UP TO $2,833/wk
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