CNA Jobs in Galveston, Texas
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CNA shifts in Galveston
What CNAs were actually paid on completed shifts here over the last 12 months, with top shifts reaching $26.63/hr. You see the exact rate on every shift before you claim it.
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- CNA 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
No reference checks. Upload your credentials once during onboarding in the app, then start claiming shifts.
Working as a CNA in Galveston
Per diem CNA shifts here are hands-on floor care in skilled nursing and long-term care — vitals, ADLs, transfers, feeding assistance, and charting alongside a charge nurse. It is the most consistently available per diem work in this market. There were 220 CNA shifts posted here over the last twelve months, so the work is steady rather than occasional.
Galveston sits on the Gulf Coast barrier island at the mouth of Galveston Bay, anchoring care for the island and the mainland across the causeway. Nurses here commonly pair island shifts with Texas City, La Marque, and League City.
CNAs need active listing in good standing on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry before claiming shifts — aide certification does not transfer automatically, so if you are certified in another state, apply for Texas reciprocity first.
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FAQs about working in Galveston
How much do per diem CNAs make in Galveston?
Rates vary by facility and shift — nights, weekends and holidays pay more than weekday shifts. You see the exact rate on every shift in the Switch app before you claim it, so there is no negotiating after the fact.
Do I need a Texas credential to work CNA shifts in Galveston?
CNAs need active listing in good standing on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry before claiming shifts — aide certification does not transfer automatically, so if you are certified in another state, apply for Texas reciprocity first.
How often do CNA shifts post in Galveston?
There were 220 CNA shifts posted here over the last twelve months. You set the facilities, days and shift times you want to see, and there is no minimum commitment — pick up one shift or build a full schedule.
How fast do I get paid?
Once your shift is approved you can cash out the next day with SwitchPay, instead of waiting on a two-week pay cycle.
What do I need to start working CNA shifts in Galveston?
An active listing in good standing on the state nurse aide registry, current BLS/CPR, COVID vaccination or a signed exemption, and a current TB test. You take short skills tests in the app during onboarding. No reference checks.