Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Louisiana
Travel Nurse RN jobs in Louisiana concentrate in hospital systems, acute care, and critical access facilities, with the strongest demand in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. Major systems like Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and Willis-Knighton Medical Center maintain a consistent presence across the state and regularly bring on travel nurses to fill short-term gaps. The most in-demand specialties are ICU, emergency, and labor and delivery. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift assignment requiring an active LA or compact RN license and 2 years of specialty experience.
Details
- Med/Surg Tele unit
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
- Every other weekend required
- 1:5 patient ratio
- No call-in requirement
- No floating required
- Low pediatric patient population; PALS preferred if assigned a pediatric patient
- Epic charting system experience preferred
Requirements
- Active RN license (LA or compact) required at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
- Current ACLS, BLS, and CPI certifications required
- PALS certification preferred
- AHA-issued certifications required
- Up-to-date NURSYS report required
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility as measured by driver's license address
- RTO must be finalized and discussed during the interview process to avoid offer rescindment
- Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
- Orientation is held five days a week
- May be assigned to an emergency response team during declared emergency events, with an expectation to remain onsite until relief arrives
- Two manager or supervisor references (not charge RNs) required prior to starting the contract
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift assignment requiring an active LA or compact RN license and 2 years of specialty experience.
Details
- Med/Surg Tele unit
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
- Every other weekend required
- 1:5 patient ratio
- No call-in requirement
- No floating required
- Low pediatric patient population; PALS preferred if assigned a pediatric patient
- Epic charting system experience preferred
Requirements
- Active RN license (LA or compact) required at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
- Current ACLS, BLS, and CPI certifications required
- PALS certification preferred
- AHA-issued certifications required
- Up-to-date NURSYS report required
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility as measured by driver's license address
- RTO must be finalized and discussed during the interview process to avoid offer rescindment
- Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
- Orientation is held five days a week
- May be assigned to an emergency response team during declared emergency events, with an expectation to remain onsite until relief arrives
- Two manager or supervisor references (not charge RNs) required prior to starting the contract
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Who's Hiring
- Voyage Health41V
- American Traveler19
- TBC Healthcare Solutions1T
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel nurse RN jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana RN license or multistate Compact license recognized in Louisiana
- Current BLS certification required for all clinical settings
- Minimum one to two years of recent acute care bedside experience
- ACLS or PALS certification depending on unit specialty assignment
- Ability to complete facility-specific competency assessments and orientation
- Compliance with Louisiana health system immunization and background check requirements
Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel nurse rn in Louisiana?
You become a travel nurse rn in Louisiana by first holding an active registered nurse license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, or a multistate Compact license if you are licensed in a participating state. You need to have completed an accredited ADN or BSN program and passed the NCLEX-RN. Most Louisiana facilities require at least one year of recent experience in your specialty before accepting travel assignments.
How much do travel nurse RNs make in Louisiana?
Travel nurse RNs in Louisiana earn a median of about $80,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,800 for the lowest 10% to over $104,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire travel nurse rns in Louisiana?
Louisiana travel nurse rn roles are posted by Voyage Health, American Traveler, and TBC Healthcare Solutions and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's large regional health systems and Level I trauma centers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge tend to post the highest volume of travel assignments year-round.
Which Louisiana cities have the most travel nurse rn jobs?
New Orleans, Alexandria, and Lafayette lead Louisiana for travel nurse rn openings. New Orleans anchors demand through its concentration of academic medical centers and trauma facilities, Baton Rouge draws volume from large regional systems serving the capital region, and Shreveport's role as the primary referral hub for northwest Louisiana and neighboring states keeps its hospitals consistently staffed with travel nurses.
How can I get hired as a travel nurse rn in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a nurse residency or new-graduate transition program at a large Louisiana health system before pursuing travel assignments. Ochsner Health and LCMC Health both run structured residency programs across specialties in the New Orleans area, and Willis-Knighton in Shreveport offers similar pathways. Building at least one year of acute care experience in a staff RN role first makes you competitive for travel contracts, and obtaining ACLS certification early strengthens your application in high-demand units.
Where can I find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings posted by Louisiana employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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