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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Baton Rouge for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Baton Rouge’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Baton Rouge is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Baton Rouge

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Vicksburg, Mississippi – 39183
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 133 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 360 bed facility in central MS located about 1 hour west of Jackson
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Vicksburg, Mississippi – 39183
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 133 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 360 bed facility in central MS located about 1 hour west of Jackson
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Vicksburg, Mississippi – 39183
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 133 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 360 bed facility in central MS located about 1 hour west of Jackson
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Vicksburg, Mississippi – 39183
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 133 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 360 bed facility in central MS located about 1 hour west of Jackson
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Flowood, Mississippi – 39232
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 143 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Flowood, Mississippi – 39232
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 143 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,463 to $1,612
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Nacogdoches, Texas – 75965
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 220 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,569 to $1,729
Weekly Pay*
155 Total Beds Level IV trauma Center Close to Louisiana, Dallas, and Austin Near Splash Kingdom, Timber Falls, and Zip Nac! Common Diagnosis/Treatment: CHF, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Cardiac, ESRD, post op bariatrics, ortho, ENT, general surg # of Beds: 2nd floor 38; 3rd floor 32 Nurse Patient Ratio: 5:1 days 6:1 nights Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: floats from ICU, Womens Center Special Procedures: 0
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Nacogdoches, Texas – 75965
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 220 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,569 to $1,729
Weekly Pay*
155 Total Beds Level IV trauma Center Close to Louisiana, Dallas, and Austin Near Splash Kingdom, Timber Falls, and Zip Nac! Common Diagnosis/Treatment: CHF, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Cardiac, ESRD, post op bariatrics, ortho, ENT, general surg # of Beds: 2nd floor 38; 3rd floor 32 Nurse Patient Ratio: 5:1 days 6:1 nights Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: floats from ICU, Womens Center Special Procedures: 0
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Nacogdoches, Texas – 75965
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 220 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,569 to $1,729
Weekly Pay*
155 Total Beds Level IV trauma Center Close to Louisiana, Dallas, and Austin Near Splash Kingdom, Timber Falls, and Zip Nac! Common Diagnosis/Treatment: CHF, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Cardiac, ESRD, post op bariatrics, ortho, ENT, general surg # of Beds: 2nd floor 38; 3rd floor 32 Nurse Patient Ratio: 5:1 days 6:1 nights Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: floats from ICU, Womens Center Special Procedures: 0
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Milton, Florida – 32570
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 247 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,431 to $1,577
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Texarkana, Texas – 75501
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 266 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 2
$1,427 to $1,573
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Benton, Arkansas – 72015
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 296 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas – 71913
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 301 miles
  • 12 E,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Enterprise, Alabama – 36330
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 322 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,304 to $1,437
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Enterprise, Alabama – 36330
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 322 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,304 to $1,437
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Enterprise, Alabama – 36330
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 322 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,304 to $1,437
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 333 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,374
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Stoke, HTN, DM, COPD, COVID any common med surg diagnosis # of beds: 24 Nurse to Patient Ratio:1:06 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Other Med Surg Units Special Procedures: No
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35211
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 333 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,374
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Cancer, Anemia, Neuro, CVA # of Beds: 42 Nurse Patient Ratio: 1 to 5 and 1 to6 Charting: Epic Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: 4 West, 6 West and Hospital Float pool Special Procedures: Chemo administration
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 333 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,374
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Post surgical ortho urology, general, bariatric. Sepsis, UTI, cellulites HTN # of Beds: 56 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 6-1 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Covid Unit, Telemetry unit Special Procedures: None
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 333 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,609 to $2,104
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Cancer, Anemia, Sickle Cell Crisis # of Beds: 24 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4-5:1 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Med-Surg Special Procedures: Chemotherapy, Iodine Radiation
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35211
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 333 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,609 to $2,104
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: surgical # of Beds: 42 Nurse Patient Ratio: 1 to 4 and 1 to 5 Charting: Epic Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: from other medical units and hospital float. Special Procedures: Orthopedic, Thoracic, bladder, neuro, general
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 333 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,609 to $2,104
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Post surgical ortho urology, general, bariatric. Sepsis, UTI, cellulites HTN # of Beds: 56 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 6-1 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Covid Unit, Telemetry unit Special Procedures: None
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 333 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,609 to $2,104
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Stoke, HTN, DM, COPD, COVID any common med surg diagnosis # of beds: 24 Nurse to Patient Ratio:1:06 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Other Med Surg Units Special Procedures: No
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35211
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 333 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,869 to $2,060
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: surgical # of Beds: 42 Nurse Patient Ratio: 1 to 4 and 1 to 5 Charting: Epic Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: from other medical units and hospital float. Special Procedures: Orthopedic, Thoracic, bladder, neuro, general
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Baton Rouge. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Baton Rouge and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Baton Rouge and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Baton Rouge, LA

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Baton Rouge?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Baton Rouge and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Baton Rouge can make an average of $1,586 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Baton Rouge and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Baton Rouge can make an average of $1,461 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Baton Rouge?

  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge (6 miles from Baton Rouge)

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Baton Rouge?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Baton Rouge is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge, facilities like Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Bluebonnet, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Kings Hill (zip code 70836), Silverside (zip code 70836) and Silverside Heights Garden (zip code 70804) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Baton Rouge’s MS job opportunities are Denham Springs (14 miles), Zachary (14.3 miles) and Gonzales (21.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 70809 (6 miles).

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Baton Rouge Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Baton Rouge. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Bluebonnet
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Departments
Ambulatory OR Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room
Address
8585 Picardy Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kings Hill (70836), Silverside (70836), Silverside Heights Garden (70804), Mayfair Park North (70836), Essen South (70804)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.