CNA Jobs in Waco, Texas
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CNA shifts in Waco
What CNAs were actually paid on completed shifts here over the last 12 months, with top shifts reaching $26.25/hr. You see the exact rate on every shift before you claim it.
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- CNA certification, active and in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
- 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 Waco
Per diem CNA shifts here are hands-on floor care across skilled nursing, rehab, and long-term care — vitals, ADLs, transfers, feeding assistance, and charting alongside a charge nurse. It is the highest-volume per diem role in this market, and it suits people balancing shifts with school, family, or a second job. CNA shifts post here less often than CNA and LVN work does, so the rate shown reflects what CNAs were paid across Texas rather than in Waco specifically. If you want steady CNA hours, set your alerts for Waco and the surrounding markets and claim as shifts open.
Waco sits at the center of Texas along I-35 between Dallas and Austin, where Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center and Ascension Providence anchor acute care. A network of skilled nursing and assisted living communities across McLennan County keeps nurse shifts available across Hewitt, Woodway, Bellmead, and Robinson.
CNAs must be active and in good standing on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry before claiming shifts — aide certification does not transfer automatically, so if you’re certified in another state, apply for Texas certification by endorsement first.
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FAQs about working in Waco
How much do per diem CNAs make in Waco?
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 license to work CNA shifts in Waco?
CNAs must be active and in good standing on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry before claiming shifts — aide certification does not transfer automatically, so if you're certified in another state, apply for Texas certification by endorsement first.
How often do CNA shifts post in Waco?
CNA shifts post here less often than CNA and LVN work does, so the rate shown reflects what CNAs were paid across Texas rather than in Waco specifically. If you want steady CNA hours, set your alerts for Waco and the surrounding markets and claim as shifts open.
How fast do I get paid?
Once your shift is approved you can cash out the same day with SwitchPay, instead of waiting on a two-week pay cycle.
What do I need to start working CNA shifts in Waco?
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 will take short skills tests in the app during onboarding. No reference checks.