Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Working as a nurse in Charlotte
Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing metros in the Southeast, and demand for nurses spans the region — from hospitals in Uptown and South End to skilled nursing and senior-care facilities across Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Gastonia, and Ballantyne. Whether you’re an RN, LPN, or CNA looking for flexibility, Charlotte offers a deep mix of acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, and senior living facilities.
Major systems like Atrium Health and Novant Health employ thousands of clinicians across the metro, while a large and growing network of skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living communities keeps per diem demand steady throughout the week.
North Carolina 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 North Carolina without applying for a separate North Carolina license. CNAs must meet North Carolina certification requirements.
With Switch, you browse available shifts, choose when you work, and get paid quickly — giving you more control over your schedule and your income.
About Charlotte
With more than 2.7 million people across the metro, Charlotte pairs a booming banking and business economy with a fast-expanding healthcare sector. Known for Uptown, the South End, and a wave of newcomers each year, Charlotte is a leading market for nurses searching for per diem nursing jobs, RN jobs, LPN jobs, and CNA jobs with flexible scheduling.
Nursing pay in Charlotte, North Carolina
RNs working per diem across North Carolina are paid $45–$51/hr, LPNs $33–$38, and CNAs $21–$24 (Switch — contracted and paid shift rates, last 12 months).
These are the rates Switch is posting for shifts in this market. They are set from local healthcare wage data rather than from completed Switch shifts, because this is a market we are opening — once shifts have been worked here these become the rates actually paid. 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 Charlotte, North Carolina
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 | $21–$24/hr top shifts to $28 | $18–$22/hr |
| LPN | $33–$38/hr top shifts to $44 | $29–$35/hr |
| RN | $45–$51/hr top shifts to $59 | $39–$50/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.
Jobs by role in Charlotte, North Carolina
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FAQs about working in Charlotte
Does Switch have shifts across Charlotte?
Yes. Switch connects healthcare professionals with opportunities throughout the Charlotte metro, including Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Gastonia, and surrounding communities as facilities become available.
Do I need a North Carolina nursing license to work per diem shifts in Charlotte?
North Carolina 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 North Carolina without a separate North Carolina license. CNAs must hold a valid North Carolina certification before accepting shifts.
How much do per diem nurses and CNAs make in Charlotte?
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.