Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Gretna, Louisiana
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Working as a nurse in Gretna
Gretna is the seat of Jefferson Parish on the West Bank of the Mississippi, across from New Orleans. Switch providers worked 363 hours here over the last twelve months across skilled nursing and long-term care, with CNA and LPN shifts posting through the week.
Nurses here work the West Bank and cross into New Orleans and Metairie easily.
Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate RN or LPN license from another compact state is valid here without separate Louisiana licensure. CNAs need active listing in good standing on the Louisiana Certified Nurse Aide Registry. Louisiana also requires eight hours of dementia training, available through Relias.
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“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!”
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FAQs about working in Gretna
How much do per diem nurses make in Gretna?
Rates vary by facility and shift — nights, weekends and holidays pay more. You see the exact rate on every shift in the app before you claim it.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work shifts in Gretna?
Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate RN or LPN license from another compact state is valid here without separate Louisiana licensure. CNAs need active listing in good standing on the Louisiana Certified Nurse Aide Registry. Louisiana also requires eight hours of dementia training, available through Relias.
What kind of shifts are available in Gretna?
Mostly skilled nursing and long-term care, with CNA and LPN shifts posting through the week. You set the facilities, days and shift times you want to see, and there is no minimum commitment.
How fast do I get paid?
Once your shift is approved you can cash out the next day with SwitchPay, instead of waiting on a two-week pay cycle.
What do I need to start working in Gretna?
An active credential in good standing, current BLS/CPR, COVID vaccination or a signed exemption, and a current TB test. You take short skills tests in the app during onboarding. No reference checks. Louisiana also requires eight hours of dementia training, available through Relias.