Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Monroe, Louisiana
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Working as a nurse in Monroe
Monroe is the health care hub of northeast Louisiana and one of Switch’s deepest markets in the state. Skilled nursing, rehab, and long-term care facilities across Ouachita Parish post shifts consistently, and both CNA and LPN work is available most weeks rather than occasionally.
The area’s major systems — including St. Francis Medical Center and Ochsner LSU Health Monroe — draw clinicians to the region, and the University of Louisiana Monroe’s nursing programs keep a steady stream of new graduates in the market. Many nurses here build a predictable schedule out of per diem alone, then add weekend or holiday shifts for the premium.
Louisiana belongs to the Nurse Licensure Compact, so RNs and LPNs with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without separate Louisiana licensure.
Nursing pay in Monroe, Louisiana
RNs working per diem across Louisiana are paid $42.00–$52.50/hr, LPNs $31.33–$41.25, and CNAs $16.50–$20.63 (Switch — rates paid on completed shifts, last 12 months).
Figures are the middle 50% of hourly rates actually paid to providers on completed Switch shifts over the last 12 months, including weekend and holiday premiums, measured across Louisiana where a role has too little local shift history to report on its own. Rates vary by facility and shift — you’ll see the exact rate on every shift before you claim it. As a 1099 provider you cover self-employment tax and benefits.
What nurses actually earn in Monroe, Louisiana
Switch rates are what providers were actually paid on completed shifts over the past year — not a starting rate. Shown against local wages for employed staff nurses.
| Role | Switch (1099 per diem) | Local staff wages (W-2) |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | $16.50–$20.63/hr top shifts to $24.75 | — |
| LPN | $31.33–$41.25/hr top shifts to $45 | — |
| RN | $42–$52.50/hr top shifts to $63 | — |
Switch figures are the middle 50% of hourly rates actually paid on completed shifts in the last 12 months, including weekend and holiday premiums; “top shifts” is the 95th percentile. Local staff wages are employed (W-2) hourly ranges from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025. As a 1099 provider you cover self-employment tax and benefits, so the two figures are not directly equivalent.
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FAQs about working in Monroe
How much do per diem nurses make in Monroe?
Rates vary by role, facility, and shift — nights, weekends, and holidays pay more than weekday shifts. You see the exact rate on every shift in the Switch app before you claim it, so nothing is negotiated after the fact.
Do I need a Louisiana license to pick up shifts in Monroe?
Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so RNs and LPNs holding a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a separate Louisiana license. CNAs must be active and in good standing on the Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry — nurse aide certification does not transfer automatically.
What kind of facilities post shifts in Monroe?
Mostly skilled nursing, rehab, long-term care, and assisted living. Shifts are typically floor care for CNAs, medication passes and treatments for LPNs, and unit supervision and assessments for RNs.
How fast do I get paid?
Once your shift is approved you can cash out the next day with SwitchPay instead of waiting for a two-week pay cycle.
What do I need to start working in Monroe?
An active license or certification, current BLS/CPR, COVID vaccination or a signed exemption form, and a current TB test. You'll take six short skills tests in the app and pass a background check. There are no reference checks.