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Covington Behavioral Health

Hiring nurses in Covington, LA

  • Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 1 role
  • Hiring nights
See 2 open roles

From 2 postings

What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What does a usual day’s workload look like?
  • Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
  • Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?

Living in Covington, LA

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Set beneath moss-draped live oaks on Lake Pontchartrain’s Northshore, Covington offers nurses a tranquil base. Decompress along the Bogue Falaya River or bike the Tammany Trace after shifts at St. Tammany Health System. With living costs about 7% below the national average, you gain historic charm just an easy Causeway commute from New Orleans.

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Metro price level · Covington area
7% below the national average
BEA index 92.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,396/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$75,851/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Covington Behavioral Health hire new grads?

1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 1 of 2 roles, up to $15,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Covington Behavioral Health, and we tell you what happens next.

Roles from Covington Behavioral Health

Covington Behavioral Health

Covington, LA

Registered Nurse RN Sign On

Posted last week

$34–$42/hr

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Night shift

Covington Behavioral Health

Covington, LA

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Posted last week

$20–$28/hr

  • LPN/LVN
  • Night shift
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