Travel Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,297/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,297 per week. This is 8% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,109.
Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 600 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,297/week
New Orleans, LA
6% higher than the US average.
$2,109/week
Louisiana
3% lower than the US average.
$2,164/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$2,009/week
This is 14% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,297.
Lafayette, Louisiana
$2,029/week
This is 13% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,297.
Natchez, Mississippi
$1,751/week
This is 31% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,297.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in New Orleans?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,847 | $2,847 |
| CVOR | $2,479 | $2,721 |
| OR Circulate | $2,417 | $2,417 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,413 | $2,773 |
| Hematology / Oncology | $2,392 | $2,466 |
| Oncology | $2,385 | $2,487 |
| Telemetry | $2,385 | $2,487 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,773 | $2,773 |
| LeaderStat | $2,667 | $2,847 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,605 | $2,852 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,592 | $2,592 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,590 | $2,590 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,589 | $2,724 |
| Concentric Healthcare Staffing | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,530 | $2,530 |
| Trustaff | $2,461 | $2,779 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,458 | $2,755 |
Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
- New Orleans, LA
- LeaderStat
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,847/week
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- New Orleans, LA
- GLC On-The-Go
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,843/week
SICU Registered Nurse
- New Orleans, LA
- Prime Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,776/week
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- New Orleans, LA
- NURSE's Etc. Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,773/week
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- New Orleans, LA
- NURSE's Etc. Staffing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,773/week
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