Hospitals in Metairie, LA
1 facility hiring travelers, 15 openings. A two-bedroom in Metairie runs about $1,430 a month at HUD fair market rent, 5% under New Orleans's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 15
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,186
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,430
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Facilities
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, New Orleans-Metairie, LA runs utilities 29% below, housing 14% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 7% below |
| Housing | 14% below |
| Utilities | 29% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 4% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Metairie is $1,430 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,200.
Louisiana taxes wage income.
Against New Orleans, a two-bedroom here runs 5% lower ($1,430 against $1,510).
Housing on CircleRN
51 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Metairie's hospitals.
- D&D Condy — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.1 mi
- Private Bedroom with Bathroom in Comfy 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome — $1,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.5 mi
- Room #2 near Ochsner Main Campus (only 5 min walk!) — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.6 mi
- Room near Ochsner Main Campus (only 5 min walk!) — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.6 mi
- Beautiful Location just 3 Blocks from Oschner Hospital in New Orleans — $2,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 4.5 mi
- Cozy and Convenient Studio Apartment in New Orleans - Perfect for Exploring the City — $1,250 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.9 mi
- Blissful Nola Escape — $2,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 5.3 mi
- Jewel of mid-city! Close to everything! — $1,450 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 5.4 mi
- Krewe of Mid-City New Listing — $2,800 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 5.8 mi
- Rapha – Relaxing Furnished Apartment for Traveling Professionals — $2,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.8 mi
- NOLA Charm walk to Canal st. 3 Bedroom — $2,800 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 5.8 mi
- 3 bedroom apartment near Ochsner Hospital — $2,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 5.8 mi
Common questions
- Which Metairie hospital hires travelers most?
- East Jefferson General Hospital, with 15 of the city's 15 openings and 612 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Metairie?
- Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- How does Metairie compare with New Orleans?
- Metairie's median advertised rate is $2,186 a week against $2,192 in New Orleans; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,430 in Metairie and $1,510 in New Orleans. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Metairie?
- Yes: 51 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does Louisiana tax travel nurse pay?
- Louisiana taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
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