Louisiana Travel RN Jobs & Open Contracts
Travel nurse contracts in Louisiana vary by city, shift structure, contract length, and specialty unit — the listings below reflect current availability. The state's assignment mix concentrates in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge metros, with regional hospitals filling out the rest. There are 33 openings posted right now. Each listing includes pay, start timing, and contract details — review the specifics before you decide. Open any listing to review... full contract details — pay, shift, contract length, and start timing — before you apply.
- RN
- Allied
- LPN
- ER
- ICU
- Inpatient Rehab
- Labor and Delivery
- Med Surg
- MedSurg/Tele
- Operating Room
- PCU
- Stepdown
- Telemetry
- Admin/Mgmt
- Ambulatory
- Antepartum
- BMT
- Cardiology
- Case Manager
- Cath Lab
- Clinic
- Clinical Decision Unit
- CVICU
- CVOR
- CVPICU
- Detox
- Dialysis
- Director of Nursing
- Electrophysiology
- Endo/GI
- Endoscopy
- Home Health
- Infusion
- Intermediate Care
- Interventional Radiology
- Long Term Care / SNF
- LTAC
- Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Post Partum
- Neuro
- Neuro/Trauma ICU
- NICU
- Nurse Supervisor
- OB/GYN
- Occupational Health
- Oncology
- Oncology - Pediatric
- Orthopedics
- Outpatient Clinic
- PACU
- PACU/Pre-Post Op
- Pediatric CVOR
- Pediatric ER
- Pediatric OR
- Pediatric PACU
- Pediatrics
- PICU
- Psych
- Pulmonary
- Radiology
- RN First Assistant
- Transplant
- Unit Manager
- Wound Care
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33 Open Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisiana – May 30th
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Travel RN Contracts in Louisiana
Louisiana assignments concentrate heavily in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge metros, with a thinner spread of regional hospitals elsewhere — so the strongest job density tends to sit in those two markets. Filtering by metro first is usually the fastest way to see what's realistic for your preferred location.
Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- Texas up to $3,518 per week
- California up to $3,418 per week
- New York up to $3,387 per week
- Virginia up to $3,377 per week
- New Jersey up to $3,304 per week
What to Know Before Taking a Louisiana Travel Contract
Louisiana is an NLC compact member, meaning a multistate license from your home compact state usually lets you practice without separate Louisiana licensure — confirm before your start date. Travelers who need to obtain a Louisiana license before their assignment starts can find current requirements and timeline guidance on our Louisiana RN licensing page. When comparing a Louisiana contract against your home market, the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes current RN wage and employment data by state and metro area.
FAQs – Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Louisiana
How much do travel nurses earn in Louisiana?
Is Louisiana part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes—Louisiana is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you hold an active compact multistate RN license, you can accept travel RN jobs in Louisiana without any additional steps. If not, you’ll need to apply for licensure by endorsement.
Louisiana Board of Nursing
Contact information
Website: https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/default.aspx
Phone: 225.755.7500
Fees
License by Exam: $100 (+$200 exam fee)
License by Endorsement: $142
Renewal: $100
Temporary License: $100 for 90-day license Background Check/Fingerprinting: $62.50, $42.50 in-state
Timing
Processing Time: 4 – 6 weeks
Valid for: 1 year initially, 2 years thereafter
Renewal Schedule: October 1 – December 31 annually
General Information
Nursys: Yes
CEU Requirements: 30 hours every 2 years OR 900 hours verified practice
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Which healthcare systems hire travel nurses in Louisiana?
What are the highest-paying cities for travel RNs in Louisiana?
The cities currently offering the most competitive pay include:
Urban hospitals and facilities with critical staffing needs tend to offer the best rates.
What specialties are in high demand for travel nurse jobs in Louisiana?
Travel RN jobs in Louisiana are seeing the most demand in:
If you're exploring travel nurse jobs Louisiana, certain specialties stand out due to high demand across Louisiana’s top healthcare facilities. Based on our current openings, here are the specialties with the most active travel nursing jobs in Louisiana.
For Travel RN Jobs, these specialties have the most openings:
- Med Surg with 6 open jobs
- ICU with 5 open jobs
- Operating Room with 4 open jobs
- PACU with 4 open jobs
- Telemetry with 3 open jobs
For LPN Travel Jobs, these specialties are in highest demand:
- No LPN specialties currently available
For Travel Allied Health Jobs, top openings include:
- Physical Therapy with 9 open jobs
- MRI Tech with 2 open jobs
- CT Tech with 2 open jobs
- Respiratory Therapist with 2 open jobs
Looking for something specific? Click any of the specialties above to explore travel nurse jobs Louisiana by specialty and start your next adventure.
ICU, ER, and step-down units are frequently hiring statewide.
What benefits can I expect with an Advantis Medical assignment in Louisiana?
Travel nurses placed in Louisiana through Advantis receive:
- Weekly direct deposit and competitive compensation
- Day One Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Help with travel & housing accommodations
- Dedicated licensing, onboarding, and credentialing team
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral for each friend you bring on assignment