Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Austin, Texas
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Working as a nurse in Austin
Austin is a city where healthcare professionals can build a schedule that works around their lives. Whether you’re commuting from Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Buda, or South Austin, there are opportunities to pick up flexible per diem shifts across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, assisted living communities, and long-term care facilities.
Major healthcare systems like St. David’s HealthCare, Ascension Seton, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, and Central Health serve patients throughout the region, while a growing network of skilled nursing and senior living communities creates consistent demand for qualified RNs, LVNs, and CNAs. As Central Texas continues to grow, healthcare facilities need reliable clinicians who can help fill staffing gaps when demand is high.
If you’re licensed in another compact state, Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member, allowing eligible RNs and LVNs with a multistate license to practice in Texas without obtaining an additional state license. CNAs must meet Texas certification requirements.
Many healthcare professionals choose per diem work in Austin because it offers flexibility around nursing school, family responsibilities, and full-time jobs. Others enjoy the ability to pick up shifts closer to home instead of driving across the rapidly growing metro area. With Switch, you can browse available shifts, choose when you work, and find opportunities that fit your schedule.
About Austin
Home to nearly 1 million residents and more than 2.5 million people across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metro area, Austin is known for its live music, outdoor recreation, and thriving technology industry. Visitors and locals enjoy attractions like Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, the Texas State Capitol, and the city’s renowned food truck scene. Austin is also home to The University of Texas at Austin, bringing thousands of students and healthcare professionals to the city each year. With healthcare continuing to be one of the region’s largest employment sectors, Austin is a popular destination for clinicians searching for per diem nursing jobs in Austin, RN jobs, LVN jobs, CNA jobs, and flexible healthcare careers.
Nursing pay in Austin, Texas
RNs in the Austin area typically earn $39–$51/hr, LVNs $29–$35, and CNAs $18–$22 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
Figures show typical area wages for staff roles (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025) and vary by facility, shift, and experience. Per diem shifts on Switch often pay above these averages — you’ll see the exact rate on every shift before you claim it.
What nurses say about Switch
“Working for Switch has been a wonderful experience and has also been empowering for a busy mom like myself. I have the privilege to pick and choose my own schedule and work around my hectic schedule outside of work as a parent.”
“I have been with Switch for about five years now and the thing that I like the best about them is because they care about their workers. They pay me quickly, which is a good thing. Being with Switch brings me peace of mind. Great agency to work for!”
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FAQs about working in Austin
Do I need a Texas nursing license to work per diem shifts in Austin?
Texas is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you hold a qualifying multistate RN or LVN license from another compact state, you can generally work in Texas without obtaining a separate Texas nursing license. CNAs must hold a valid Texas certification before accepting shifts.
How much do per diem nurses and CNAs make in Austin?
Pay varies based on your license, experience, facility type, and demand. Weekend, overnight, holiday, and high-demand shifts often offer higher rates. With Switch, you’ll always see the pay before accepting a shift.
Does Switch have shifts outside downtown Austin?
Yes. Switch connects healthcare professionals with opportunities throughout the Austin metro area, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Buda, Kyle, Leander, and other nearby communities as facilities become available.
Can I work per diem shifts while keeping my full-time nursing job?
Absolutely. Many RNs, LVNs, and CNAs use per diem work to supplement their income while maintaining a full-time position, attending nursing school, or balancing family responsibilities. You choose the shifts that fit your schedule.
What types of healthcare facilities can I work at in Austin?
Available opportunities may include skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, assisted living communities, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings throughout the Austin area.