Per Diem RN Jobs in Raleigh, NC
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RN shifts in Raleigh
Posted rate for RN shifts in Raleigh, with premium shifts up to $59/hr. You see the exact rate on every shift before you claim it.
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- RN license, active and in good standing
- BLS/CPR certification — active, not expired
- COVID vaccination or a signed exemption form
- Current TB test — skin or chest X-ray within the past year, or blood test within two years
- Required skills tests, taken in the app (6 tests, about 5 minutes each)
- A background check
- An 8-hour Dementia in Healthcare training course completed within the past 12 months. You can complete it at a discount through the Switch app with our training partner, Relias.
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Working as a RN in Raleigh
Per diem RN shifts in Raleigh are assessments, care planning, IVs and supervision across skilled nursing, rehabilitation and acute settings. 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. The market suits RNs picking up shifts around a primary role, or building a fully per diem schedule.
Licensing. 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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FAQs about working in Raleigh
Do I need a North Carolina licence to work RN 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.
What do per diem RNs earn 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 RN shifts around another job?
Yes. There is no minimum commitment — claim only the shifts that fit your schedule, whether that is one a month or several a week.