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Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Opelousas, Louisiana

Showing 2 nurse practitioner opportunities within 10 miles of Opelousas, Louisiana

General Nurse Practitioner
Opelousas, Louisiana
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

When it comes to finding the perfect locums assignment, sometimes it is all about who you know. CompHealth has been around for a long time and have a vast network of connections to facilities across the nation. Let one of our recruiters leverage this network to help you get ahead of the curve and find the assignment that's just right for you. • 6 - 8+ shifts per month -- 12-hour shifts • Main campus: ~70 patients per day • South campus: ~45 patients per day • APP support Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm at south campus • Main campus APP coverage 10...

General Nurse Practitioner
Opelousas, Louisiana
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

Weatherby can help you build a custom career plan, with multiple positions available for you today. Call us for specific details on your future job today. • 12-hour shifts -- 7 am - 7 pm and 7 pm - 7 am available • ED volume of 24,000 -- all ages and all acuity levels • Emergency medicine NP coverage in a hospital setting • Procedures required -- suturing, splinting, and I&D • ATLS and ACLS certification required • Hospital privileges required • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation...

Living and Working in Opelousas, Louisiana

Key information for nurse practitioners considering jobs in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Cost of living
88 / 100

About 12% below the national average.

Source: BEA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Median home value
$142,500

Less than two-thirds of the U.S. median, so housing dollars stretch a long way.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Property tax
~0.3%

Well below the national average. About $411/yr on a median home.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

State income tax
3% Flat rate

Louisiana has a 3% flat state income tax rate.

Source: Louisiana Department of Revenue | Data as of: 9/29/2026

Health Professional Shortage Designations in St. Landry Parish, LA
  • Primary Care:

    Shortage designation for healthcare providers serving low-income residents.

  • Mental Health:

    The entire county is designated as a shortage area.

  • Dental Health:

    The entire county is designated as a shortage area.

  • Eligible healthcare professionals at NHSC-approved sites may qualify for NHSC loan repayment. Eligibility varies by profession, specialty, HPSA type, and program requirements.
  • HPSA status may vary by practice location. Verify a specific practice address with HRSA.

Source: HRSA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

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