53+ Registered Nurse Jobs in Louisiana
Registered Nurse positions in Louisiana with $65K-$100K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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53+ Registered Nurse Jobs in Louisiana Available Now
These 7 roles pay ~$83k median with 7.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Louisiana Compares for Registered Nurse Pay
Louisiana against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own registered nurse postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Registered Nurse roles in Louisiana advertise $3k below the $98k median across the 51 states we can measure, where West Virginia leads at $129k.
| State | Median pay | vs LA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $95k | — | 3.6/10 | 44 |
| West Virginia#1 | $129k | +$33k | 5.0/10 | 60 |
| California#2 | $117k | +$22k | 4.4/10 | 404 |
| Alaska#3 | $117k | +$21k | 5.2/10 | 11 |
| Washington#4 | $116k | +$21k | 4.4/10 | 114 |
| Texasborders | $101k | +$6k | 4.2/10 | 435 |
| Arkansasborders | $87k | −$8k | 3.9/10 | 30 |
| Mississippiborders | $77k | −$19k | 4.1/10 | 51 |
“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Registered Nurse Jobs in Louisiana: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Louisiana offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking registered nurse jobs in louisiana. With 53+ open positions and salaries ranging from $80K to $112K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Registered Nurse Jobs in Louisiana on this page have an average score of 4.4/10, with 15% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for registered nurse jobs in louisiana include Ochsner Health, Guide Health, Compassus, HOSPICE OF ACADIANA, and more. Positions span registered nurse jobs louisiana. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for registered nurse jobs in louisiana, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses earn in Louisiana?
Listed registered nurses in Louisiana on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $80K to $112K per year, with a median near $80K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurses jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurses jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Louisiana right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Ochsner Health, Guide Health, Compassus, HOSPICE OF ACADIANA, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 53+ registered nurses positions in Louisiana listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in Louisiana
FMOL Health5 open roles here · WLB 69/100- AAll Saints Hospice2 open roles here
Bristol Hospice2 open roles here · WLB 74/100
- Compassus2 open roles here · WLB 70/100
- FFreedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday2 open roles here
- Guide Health2 open roles here · WLB 87/100
Hospice of Acadiana2 open roles here · WLB 62/100
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