Healthcare jobs in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, Louisiana: 10 hospitals in the CMS directory; 21 employer-reported wage offers in federal filings. Your free Shift Report adds named employers, pay and the roles open near New Orleans.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- 10hospitals in the CMS directory
- 21wage offers in federal filings
Wage offers reported by employers in New Orleans
| Employer | Profession | Wage offers | Median / hr | Range / hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Children's Medical Center | Registered Nurse | 9 | $37 | $30–$44 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | Medical Laboratory Scientist | 5 | $21.35 | $19–$26 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | Registered Nurse | 4 | $32.40 | $32–$43 |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | Medical Laboratory Scientist | 2 | $21.04 | $20–$22 |
| Touro Infirmary | Registered Nurse | 1 | $36.59 | $37–$37 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings.
Hospitals in New Orleans
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute 1516 Jefferson Hwy, 70121 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System 2400 Canal Street, 70119 | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Touro Infirmary 1401 Foucher Street, 70115 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Medical Center New Orleans 2000 Canal Street, 70112 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Childrens Hospital 200 Henry Clay Ave, 70118 | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| New Orleans East Hospital 5620 Read Blvd, 70127 | Acute care | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital 1717 St Charles Ave, 70130 | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital- New Orleans, Llc 14500 Haynes Blvd, 70128 | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Community Care Hospital 1421 General Taylor, 70115 | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| River Oaks Hospital 1525 River Oaks West, 70123 | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
License and tax basics
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from another compact state covers work in New Orleans. Louisiana taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Jobs and pay by profession in New Orleans
- Registered Nurse$39/hr
- Licensed Practical Nurse$28/hr
- Certified Nursing Assistant$16/hr
- Nurse Practitioner$61/hr
- CRNA$111/hr
- Radiologic Technologist$32/hr
- CT Technologist$32/hr
- Respiratory Therapist$37/hr
- Surgical Technologist$28/hr
- Physical Therapist$50/hr
- Occupational Therapist$47/hr
- Speech-Language Pathologist$38/hr
- Medical Coder$19/hr
- CDI Specialist$28/hr
- Utilization Review Nurse$39/hr
- Telehealth / Triage Nurse$39/hr
- Patient Access Representative$17/hr
- EHR / Epic Analyst$47/hr
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist$37/hr
- Pharmacist$62/hr
- Pharmacy Technician$19/hr
- Medical Laboratory Scientist$29/hr
- Phlebotomist$18/hr
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Common questions
How much do healthcare workers make in New Orleans?
Your free Shift Report lists pay for your role at named employers near New Orleans, by email within 24 hours.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in New Orleans?
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from another compact state covers work in New Orleans. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place staff in New Orleans?
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How many hospitals are in New Orleans?
CMS lists 10 hospitals in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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- Veterans Health AdministrationNew Orleans, LA · 2 postings$27.90/ hr$24–$32
- Ochsner Clinic FoundationKenner, LA · 1 wage offer$27.96/ hr$28–$28
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$48.62/ hr$31–$60
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 10 postings$47.95/ hr$32–$62
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