Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Morgan City, Louisiana
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Working as a nurse in Morgan City
Morgan City sits in St. Mary Parish on the Atchafalaya River, at the heart of Louisiana‘s Cajun Coast, and carries steady per diem volume for CNAs and LPNs. Skilled nursing and long-term care facilities across the area post shifts consistently through the week.
The area’s shrimp and offshore-energy economy supports a stable population, and Morgan City anchors care for a wide stretch of the coast. Nurses working here often cover Berwick, Patterson, and Franklin in the same week.
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 must be active on the Louisiana Certified Nurse Aide Registry.
Nursing pay in Morgan City, Louisiana
RNs working per diem across Louisiana are paid $42.00–$52.50/hr, LPNs $33.00–$41.25, and CNAs $17.00–$19.13 (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 Morgan City, 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 | $17–$19.13/hr top shifts to $21.25 | — |
| LPN | $33–$41.25/hr top shifts to $42.49 | — |
| 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 Morgan City
How much do per diem nurses make in Morgan City?
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 Morgan City?
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 — aide certification does not transfer automatically.
What kind of facilities post shifts in Morgan City?
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 Morgan City?
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.