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Nurse Practitioner Jobs (all specialties) in Louisiana

Showing 26 nurse practitioner opportunities (all specialties) in Louisiana

24 in cities, 2 statewide

General Nurse Practitioner
Shreveport, Louisiana
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$80-$105 per hour

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details. • 5 - 7 shifts per month -- 24-hour shifts • Shift hours: 9 am - 9 am • NCC certification required • NRP required • Must be able to intubate • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insurance • 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team • Covered transportation and housing expensesFrom $80.00 to $105.00 hourly...

General Nurse Practitioner
Shreveport, Louisiana
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$80-$105 per hour

Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they are backed by dozens of specialized teams, giving them the ability to focus on the details that matter to you. That means we have specialized teams that do nothing but housing, travel arrangements, credentialing, licensing, and so much more. It is one more way we deliver what matters to you. • 5 - 7 shifts per month • 24-hour shifts -- 9 am to 9 am • Must be able to intubate • NRP certification required • NCC certification required • We provide complimentary hous...

NP - Neonatology
Shreveport, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Description Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our Level III NICU team in Shreveport, LA. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative group of neonatal providers dedicated to delivering exceptional care to critically ill and premature newborns. The ideal candidate will have prior NICU experience and be comfortable managing high-acuity neonatal patients in both independent and team-based settings. This role includes a rotating schedule of days, nights, and weeken...

NP - General Surgery
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Description Specialization: Surgery Trauma Job Summary: Rapides Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time Trauma Advanced Practice Provider to join our rapidly growing ACS verified Level II trauma program in Central Louisiana. Qualified Candidates: • Board‑certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA • Two or more years of surgical or hospitalist experience preferred • Comfort thriving in a fast‑paced, high‑volume clinical setting with a strong desire to grow professionally • Passion for helping expand an...

General Nurse Practitioner
Louisiana, United States
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$105-$138 per hour

Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career. • Surgery starts at 7 am -- on call 24/7 • Adult patient population • First assist in the OR required • Experience in cardiovascular and vascular cases required • EVH using Terumo required • Hospital privileges required •...

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

CompHealth services are always free to you. Let us do the heavy lifting and handle the headache of credentialing, travel, housing, and so much more. With the premier staffing agency as your champion, you can achieve more success with less worry. No other agency has our capabilities and scale, which allows us to deliver on the details that matter to you. • 11 am - 11 pm shifts available Monday - Friday • No weekends or nights • 70 patients per day annual volume • Emergency medicine -- all ages treated • Non-trauma center ED • Hospital pri...

General Nurse Practitioner
Lake Charles, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Description FNP/PA - Combre Fondel Elementary - Lake Charles, LA The APC will treat acute visits and manage chronic conditions for students. Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Summary: The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical or surgical services to patients; collecting and documenting date, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional consultations; and providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies...

NP - Emergency Medicine
Lafayette, Louisiana
SCP Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Service Line: EM Position Title: Nurse Practitioner Location: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center- EM , Lafayette, Louisiana Job Type: Full-Time Nurse Practitioner Recruiter: Chase Allred | | Position Overview Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve. Pat...

NP - Gastroenterology
Shreveport, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Description Job Summary We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Gastroenterology team in Shreveport, LA. This position works collaboratively with gastroenterologists and hospitalists to provide high-quality care for hospitalized patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions. The APP will play an important role in supporting the inpatient GI service, particularly while physicians are performing procedures, by assisting with patient rounding, follow-up visits, and ongoing management of GI p...

NP - Oncology
Shreveport, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Description Job Summary We are seeking a confident and highly motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hematology/Oncology team in Shreveport, LA. This is a fast-paced position offering a combination of outpatient oncology clinic and inpatient rounding, working closely with an experienced team of physicians and advanced practice providers. The APP will also have the opportunity to help support and develop a High-Risk Breast Clinic, providing care and ongoing surveillance for patients at increased risk for breast ca...

General Nurse Practitioner
Pineville, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health
PRN
Permanent
In-person

Description School based APC- FNP or PA - PRN Tioga Junior High School Under the supervision of the School Based Health Centers Director, the advanced practice clinician has the responsibility and accountability for providing primary care to clinic patients as allowed under the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act. Practice will remain within the scope delineated by education training. The advanced practice clinician provides care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and pro...

General Nurse Practitioner
Natchitoches, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health
PRN
Permanent
In-person

Description School based APC- FNP or PA - PRN Natchitoches Under the supervision of the School Based Health Centers Director, the advanced practice clinician has the responsibility and accountability for providing primary care to clinic patients as allowed under the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act. Practice will remain within the scope delineated by education training. The advanced practice clinician provides care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and protocols. The ...

NP - Neonatology
Lake Charles, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Description CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our well-established NICU team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Level III NICU CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprising almost 350 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 175 clinics and outpatient centers and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS Health serves the need of underserved communities in seven (7) U.S., states, Chile, Colombia and ...

General Nurse Practitioner
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health
PRN
Permanent
In-person

Description PRN Family Medicine NP/PA – CHRISTUS Health, Alexandria, Louisiana CHRISTUS Health is seeking an NP or PA to join our well-established outpatient family medicine clinic located at 3000 South MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. Position Details: • Setting: 100% outpatient • Patient Volume: 18–20 patients per day • AI-Enabled Documentation Support: We utilize Abridge, an AI-powered clinical documentation solution that saves time and lets you focus on patients, not paperwork. Alexandria, Louisiana, offers a blend of small-to...

NP - Cardiology
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Description Cardiology NP/PA – CHRISTUS Health, Alexandria, Louisiana Robust Multispecialty Network: Over 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 41 specialties in 82 clinic locations throughout Northeast Texas. Physician-Led Organization: Clinicians have a seat at the table through our Physician Board of Directors. AI-Enabled Documentation Support: We use an AI-powered clinical documentation solution that saves time and lets you focus on patients, not paperwork. • Compensation and Benefits: • Competitive compensation and...

NP - Cardiology
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Description Cardiology NP/PA – CHRISTUS Health, Alexandria, Louisiana Robust Multispecialty Network: Over 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 41 specialties in 82 clinic locations throughout Northeast Texas. Physician-Led Organization: Clinicians have a seat at the table through our Physician Board of Directors. AI-Enabled Documentation Support: We use an AI-powered clinical documentation solution that saves time and lets you focus on patients, not paperwork. • Compensation and Benefits: • Competitive compensation and...

NP - Emergency Medicine
Shreveport, Louisiana
SCP Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Service Line: EM Position Title: Nurse Practitioner Location: CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center - EM , Shreveport , LA Job Type: W-2 Employed, Full time and part time available Recruiter: Derek Sawyer | | Position Overview Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve. • Pa...

NP - Neonatology
Alexandria, Louisiana
Pediatrix & Obstetrix
PRN
Permanent
In-person

NA • Current APRN national specialty certification • Minimum of a master’s degree Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation. Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU. We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting...

NP - Neonatology
Alexandria, Louisiana
Pediatrix & Obstetrix
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

NICU Excellence + Collegial Team – Discover Your Next Career Move Why You’ll Love This Role: • 34-bed, Level III NICU – diverse acuity and case variety • Collaborative 2 Neonatologist / 4 NNP model • NNPs in-house 24 hours a day • Home call for Neonatologists after rounds • 1,500–2,000 deliveries annually • Newborn nursery rounds • NNP-led transport team (physician covers in-house during transports) • Sign-on bonus plus relocation • Ask Us About our Tuition Reimbursement ProgramYou’ll be part of a collegial, evidence-based team focused o...

General Nurse Practitioner
Lafayette, Louisiana
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$85-$110 per hour

Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. • Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm with Saturday call rotation quarterly • 10 - 12 patients per day -- complex cases with co-morbidities • Outpatient clinic with infusion suite • 3 - 5 years of hematology oncology experience required • Chemotherapy and biotherapy administration and management • No inpatient rounding -- outpatient only • High volume -- treatment visits, follow-ups, and new patient appointments • Health, vision, denta...

NP - Hospitalist
Alexandria, Louisiana
SCP Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Service Line: HM Position Title: Nurse Practitioner, Admitter Day Shift 7a-7p Location: CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital-HM , Alexandria , Louisiana Job Type: Employed W-2 Full Time Recruiter: Beverly Baldwin | | Position Overview Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital-HM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communitie...

NP - Emergency Medicine
Lafayette, Louisiana
SCP Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Service Line: EM Position Title: Lead NP/PA Location: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center- EM , Lafayette, Louisiana Job Type: Full-Time NP/PA Recruiter: Chase Allred | | Position Overview Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated NP/PA to join our dynamic team at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve. Patient Volume: 67k annual Ed volume ...

General Nurse Practitioner
Shreveport, Louisiana
Curare Physician Recruiting
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Our client, a Value Based preventative medicine clinic, is looking for an APP to join their growing team in Shreveport. If you are looking to focus on the Quality of care vs. the Volume of patients seen, keep reading. You will provide local Medicare patient populations with comprehensive preventive care, including personalized wellness plans, integrated health services, and educational and social activities to support overall health and well-being. Experience with Geriatric care. 2+ years of NP / PA experience. A strong interest in pract...

NP - Acute Care
Shreveport, Louisiana
SCP Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Service Line: CC Position Title: Nurse Practitioner Location: CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center - CC , Shreveport, Louisiana Job Type: FT Employed W2 Recruiter: Katelyn Grindstaff | | Position Overview Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated NP to join our dynamic team at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center -CC. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve. • 214 hospital beds • 26 ICU beds • ER run...

NP - Emergency Medicine
Morgan City, Louisiana
SCP Health
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Service Line: EM Position Title: Nurse Practitioner Location: Ochsner St. Mary - EM , Morgan City , Louisiana Job Type: Nurse Practitioner - Full Time Recruiter: Chase Allred | | Position Overview Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician to join our dynamic team at Ochsner St. Mary - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve. Patient Volume: 28k Annual ED volume Coverage Model: 2...

Living and Working in Louisiana

Key information for nurse practitioners considering jobs in Louisiana.

Cost of living
88 / 100

About 12% below the national average.

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

Median home value
$216,500

Well below the U.S. median.

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

Property tax
~0.5%

Well below the national average. About $1,180/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 Louisiana
  • Primary Care:

    23 counties (36%) have countywide shortage designations. 35 counties (55%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Mental Health:

    43 counties (67%) have countywide shortage designations. 14 counties (22%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Dental Health:

    21 counties (33%) have countywide shortage designations. 35 counties (55%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • 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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