NICU Travel Nurse Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of NICU Travel Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $93,845. While Salary.com is seeing that NICU Travel Nurse salary in Baton Rouge, LA can go up to $114,231 or down to $77,166, but most earn between $85,115 and $104,516. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of NICU Travel Nurse in the United States.

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What is a NICU Travel Nurse?

A NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Travel Nurse is responsible for providing specialized care to newborn infants who are premature or have medical complications. They work in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the health of these fragile patients, administer medications, and provide support to the families. NICU Travel Nurses may also be responsible for educating parents on how to care for their newborns and ensuring that the unit operates efficiently. This role requires a high level of skill and compassion, as well as the ability to adapt to different hospital settings as a travel nurse.

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Average Salary Range for NICU Travel Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA

Average Base Salary

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85115
104516
93845

Average Total Cash Compensation

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88099
109968
98241
What is the average salary for NICU Travel Nurse in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of NICU Travel Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for NICU Travel Nurse ranges from $85,115 to $104,516 with the average base salary of $93,845. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,099 to $109,968 with the average total cash compensation of $98,241.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $93,845 $85,115 - $104,516
Bonus $4,395 $2,984 - $5,452
Total Pay $98,241 $88,099 - $109,968
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

NICU Travel Nurse Salary Near Baton Rouge, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,853 - $106,650 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,999 - $106,830 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,212 - $99,724 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,690 - $100,310 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,668 - $107,651 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,716 - $107,710 COMPARE TO Baton Rouge, LA
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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

Baton Rouge, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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