Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Shreveport, Louisiana
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Working as a nurse in Shreveport
Shreveport anchors healthcare for northwest Louisiana and the wider Ark-La-Tex, with steady demand for nurses and CNAs across the region. From acute care hospitals to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and senior-living communities across Bossier City and the surrounding parishes, Shreveport offers a broad mix of settings for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
Willis-Knighton Health System — the region’s largest — along with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and CHRISTUS Highland care for patients across the metro, while a wide network of skilled nursing and assisted living communities keeps per diem opportunities open throughout the week.
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.
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About Shreveport
Set on the Red River across from Bossier City, Shreveport is the hub of the Ark-La-Tex — known for its riverfront, festivals, and a healthcare sector that serves patients from three states. That regional draw keeps demand steady for nurses and CNAs seeking flexible per diem work.
Nursing pay in Shreveport, Louisiana
RNs working per diem in the Shreveport area are paid $42–$52.50/hr, LPNs $30–$33.75, and CNAs $16.75–$18.84 (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. 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 Shreveport, 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 | $16.75–$18.84/hr top shifts to $24.42 | $14–$17/hr |
| LPN | $30–$33.75/hr top shifts to $43.50 | $26–$30/hr |
| RN | $42–$52.50/hr top shifts to $63 | $33–$47/hr |
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 Shreveport
Does Switch have shifts across Shreveport?
Yes. Switch connects clinicians with opportunities throughout the Shreveport–Bossier City area and nearby northwest Louisiana communities as facilities become available.
Do I need a Louisiana nursing license to work per diem shifts in Shreveport?
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 a separate Louisiana license. CNAs must hold a valid Louisiana certification before accepting shifts.
How much do per diem nurses and CNAs make in Shreveport?
Pay varies by role, experience, facility type, and demand. Weekend, holiday, and high-demand shifts often pay more. With Switch, you’ll always see the exact pay before you accept a shift.
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.