Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Raleigh, NC
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Working as a nurse in Raleigh
Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southeast, and its healthcare demand has grown with it. Per diem work here spans skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted-living communities across Wake County, alongside a dense acute-care market.
Providers working Raleigh commonly cover Cary, Apex, Garner and Wake Forest in the same week, which makes a full schedule straightforward without a long commute.
North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. A qualifying multistate RN or LPN licence from another compact state lets you practise here without applying for a separate North Carolina licence. CNAs must meet North Carolina certification requirements — the compact does not cover nurse aides.
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About Raleigh
Raleigh’s population has grown steadily for two decades, and the senior-care network has expanded to match. That mix — a young working population and a growing retiree base — keeps per diem demand steady across CNA, LPN and RN roles, with facilities spread widely enough that most providers can find work close to home.
Nursing pay in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 | — |
| LPN | $33–$38/hr top shifts to $44 | — |
| RN | $45–$51/hr top shifts to $59 | — |
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 Raleigh
Does Switch have shifts across Raleigh?
Shifts post across Raleigh and the surrounding area, including Cary, Apex, Garner and Wake Forest. You see everything available near you in the app and claim only what fits your schedule.
Do I need a North Carolina licence to work per diem shifts in Raleigh?
North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. A qualifying multistate RN or LPN licence from another compact state lets you practise here without applying for a separate North Carolina licence. CNAs must meet North Carolina certification requirements — the compact does not cover nurse aides.
How much do per diem nurses and CNAs make in Raleigh?
You see the exact rate on every shift before you claim it. Rates vary by facility, shift and time of week, and premium shifts pay above the standard band.
Can I pick up shifts around a full-time job or nursing school?
Yes. There is no minimum commitment — claim only the shifts that fit your schedule, whether that is one a month or several a week.