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Nursing Supervisor - ICU - Night Shift - Kenner - Full Time
Ochsner · Kenner, LA
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Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Kenner, LA
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Kenner area earn a median of $50.02 per hour, about $104,050 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.05 and $64.63. That ranks 206th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 193rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Kenner. The free report below lists employers near Kenner and what they pay.
- $50.02median pay per hour, New Orleans
- $36–$65typical range per hour
- 1,490nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Kenner, LA
The metro median is 3% above the Louisiana statewide median of $48.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,490 medical and health services managers employed in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.38 | $61,110 | 48% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.05 | $74,980 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.02 | $104,050 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $64.63 | $134,430 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $85.21 | $177,240 | 50% above U.S. median |
How Kenner ranks
- 206th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 193rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Louisiana metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in New Orleans-Metairie run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.02 median hour buys what $54.02 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Kenner paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,801
- Per year: $90,036
- Per month: $7,503
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New Orleans-Metairie metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kenner
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Louisiana
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Kenner as they open.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
RN Clinical Manager
Amedisys · Metairie, LA
$90k–$100k/ year
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Full-time Day Shift
Select Medical · Jefferson, LA
$39.52–$52.00/ hour
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Hospitals in Kenner
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kenner, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Kenner, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Greater New Orleans Kenner, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of New Orleans Kenner, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Jefferson Parish
HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson Parish (2 geographic, 2 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 19 mi | $50.02/hr | 362,701 |
| Gulfport, MS | 76 mi | $48.20/hr | 74,621 |
| Mobile, AL | 136 mi | $45.59/hr | 201,367 |
| Jackson, MS | 159 mi | $45.97/hr | 141,449 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 177 mi | $44.65/hr | 81,157 |
| Pensacola, FL | 185 mi | $48.60/hr | 53,898 |
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License and tax basics in Louisiana
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement.
Louisiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Kenner, LA?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area have a median pay of $50.02 per hour, about $104,050 a year. The middle half earn between $36.05 and $64.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kenner a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
New Orleans-Metairie ranks 193rd of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 206th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Kenner?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kenner, led by Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Kenner as a nurse manager & leadership?
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Kenner in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson Parish. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Kenner?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kenner is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Kenner?
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