Travel Nurse Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,033/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $2,033 per week. This is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,110.
Last updated on June 30, 2026. Based on 709 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,033/week
New Orleans, LA
7% lower than the US average.
$2,110/week
Louisiana
3% lower than the US average.
$2,174/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
Lafayette, Louisiana
$2,038/week
This is equal to the New Orleans average
Natchez, Mississippi
$1,753/week
This is 16% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,033.
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,153/week
This is 6% higher than the New Orleans average of $2,033.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in New Orleans?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Labor and Delivery | $2,925 | $3,150 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,351 | $2,592 |
| Perioperative | $2,351 | $2,592 |
| OR Circulate | $2,288 | $2,288 |
| Telemetry | $2,019 | $2,104 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in New Orleans?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LeaderStat | $2,667 | $2,847 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,592 | $2,592 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $2,515 | $2,515 |
| LanceSoft | $2,443 | $2,443 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Care Career | $2,254 | $2,257 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,211 | $2,211 |
| CoreMedical Group | $2,210 | $2,210 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,209 | $2,561 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,153 | $3,150 |
Last updated on June 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Labor and Delivery Nurse
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- LCMC Health Touro Infirmary
- Triage Staffing and 4 others
UP TO $3,150/wk
PACU Registered Nurse
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
- Stability Healthcare and 3 others
UP TO $2,240/wk
PACU Registered Nurse
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
- Prime Staffing and 1 other
UP TO $2,234/wk
Dialysis RN
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- LCMC Health Corporate
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 1 other
UP TO $2,192/wk
PACU Registered Nurse
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others
UP TO $2,191/wk
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