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Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

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Working as a nurse in Louisiana

Louisiana’s healthcare system centers on the metros of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, along with communities across the state, creating consistent demand for nurses and CNAs who want flexible schedules and extra income. From acute care hospitals to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and senior living facilities, Louisiana offers a broad mix of settings for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.

Major systems like Ochsner Health — the largest in the state — LCMC Health, Our Lady of the Lake, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, and Willis-Knighton care for patients across Louisiana, while a wide network of post-acute and senior-care facilities keeps per diem demand steady.

Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. If you hold a qualifying multistate RN or LPN license from another compact state, you can practice in Louisiana without applying for a separate Louisiana license. CNAs must meet Louisiana certification requirements.

With Switch, you choose the shifts and facilities that fit your life and get paid quickly. Choose your city below to see local shifts and pay.

Nursing jobs by city in Louisiana

96%

Shift fulfillment rate through the Switch app

Same day

SwitchPay puts your earnings in your pocket — no waiting for payday

10K+

Nurses already earning on their own terms

What nurses say about Switch

“Working for Switch has been a wonderful experience and has also been empowering for a busy mom like myself. I have the privilege to pick and choose my own schedule and work around my hectic schedule outside of work as a parent.”

Samantha Hubert Certified Nursing Assistant

“I have been with Switch for about five years now and the thing that I like the best about them is because they care about their workers. They pay me quickly, which is a good thing. Being with Switch brings me peace of mind. Great agency to work for!”

Anissa Coble Certified Nursing Assistant

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FAQs about working in Louisiana

Which Louisiana cities does Switch cover?

Switch connects nurses and CNAs with per diem shifts across Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, with more markets added as demand grows. Choose your city to see local opportunities.

Do I need a Louisiana nursing license to work per diem shifts?

Louisiana is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you hold a qualifying multistate RN or LPN license from another compact state, you can generally work in Louisiana without applying for a separate Louisiana license. CNAs must hold a valid Louisiana certification.

How much do per diem nurses and CNAs make in Louisiana?

Pay varies by role, experience, facility type, demand, and metro area. Weekend, holiday, and high-demand shifts often pay more. With Switch, you’ll always see the exact pay before you accept a shift — see your city page for local pay ranges.

Can I pick up shifts around a full-time job or nursing school?

Yes. Many RNs, LPNs, and CNAs use Switch to add income around a full-time position, nursing school, or family life, with no minimum-hour requirements. You choose which shifts fit your schedule.

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