West Jefferson Medical Center is a 193-bed hospital in Marrero, LA — Teaching.
12 openings posted here, advertised at $2,048 to $3,213 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
West Jefferson Medical Center has 12 openings posted across 6 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,048 to $3,213, with a median of $2,788. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Louisiana median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER | 5 | $2,533 – $2,674 | $2,604 | 6% over | Day, Night |
| Med-Surg | 3 | $2,901 | $2,901 | 40% over | Day, Night |
| Cath Lab | 1 | $2,956 | $2,956 | — | Day |
| L&D | 1 | $3,213 | $3,213 | 33% over | Night |
| OR | 1 | $2,414 | $2,414 | 5% under | Day |
| PACU | 1 | $2,048 | $2,048 | 8% under | Day |
The comparison is against the Louisiana median advertised rate for the same specialty. West Jefferson Medical Center posts above it in 3 of 5 specialties with a comparison.
ER: 5 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,533 to $2,674 a week, 6% over the Louisiana median for ER. Med-Surg: 3 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,901 a week, 40% over the Louisiana median for Med-Surg. Cath Lab: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,956 a week.
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 Marrero is $1,420 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,190.
Louisiana taxes wage income.
50 traveler listings within 25 miles of West Jefferson Medical Center.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | 24 | $2,376 | 1,023 | $1,510 |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | Lafayette | 12 | $2,078 | 390 | $1,070 |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | New Orleans | 5 | $2,167 | 310 | $1,510 |
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | Slidell | 3 | $2,310 | 301 | $1,500 |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie | 0 | — | 612 | $1,430 |