Nursing
The largest nursing enterprise in southwest Louisiana
Lake Charles Memorial says it is the largest nursing enterprise in southwest Louisiana.
lcmh.comLake Charles Memorial Health System
“Largest nursing enterprise in southwest Louisiana.”
Lake Charles Memorial serves the area's 350,000+ residents.
- Roles refreshed Nov 3, 2026
- Pay only where Lake Charles Memorial or a posting states it
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Why nurses choose Lake Charles Memorial
Recognition
A DAISY Award program for nurses
Lake Charles Memorial has a DAISY Award program for nurses.
lcmh.comNursing here
- Charting system
- Epic
- More units
- 2 Tower Oncology
- 5 Tower Orthopedic/Neurological Post Surgical Care Unit
- 7 Tower Medical Acute Care Unit
- 8 Tower Cardiology Telemetry Unit
- Emergency Department
- Family Birth Center Labor & Delivery
- 3 TOWER-ICU
- Float Pool
Roles from Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN
Posted 2 days ago
- LPN
- Per diem
Charge Registered Nurse- Full Time
Posted last week
- RN
Registered Nurse- Full Time - 7p-7a
Posted last week
- RN
Registered Nurse- Full Time - 7p-7a
Posted last week
- RN
Registered Nurse- Full Time- 7p-7a
Posted last week
- RN
Registered Nurse- Days- Full Time
Posted last week
- RN
Registered Nurse- Full Time - 7p-7a
Posted last week
- RN
Registered Nurse - Full Time - 7p-7a
Posted last week
- RN
Registered Nurse- Full Time
Posted last week
- RN
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See all 43 roles at Lake Charles Memorial Health SystemWant to work here?
The hiring team at Lake Charles Memorial Health System sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
The hard parts
After Hurricane Laura damage in 2020, the system laid off 205 employees.
Sources
Laid off 205 employees after Hurricane Laura damage in 2020
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
Staffing need appears high given many simultaneous unit openings
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
Local cost of living has risen since the hurricanes despite a below-national index
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
Living in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles pairs Southwest Louisiana’s warm Creole soul with living costs about 14% below the national average.
Browse roles in Lake Charles- Metro price level · Lake Charles area
- 14% below the national average
- BEA index 85.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,109/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $59,235/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
What to ask the recruiter (6)
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Your next nursing job at Lake Charles Memorial starts with one application.
Nursing Mastery sends it to Lake Charles Memorial and tells you what happens next.
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 2 of 43 roles, up to $25,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 18 roles with a stated shift, 8 are rotating shifts, 6 are night shifts and 4 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Lake Charles Memorial Health System, and we tell you what happens next.
Sources (10)
- epic.com/epic/post/louisiana-health-systems-launch-mychart-central-statewide-enabling-a-unified-patient-experience-across-organizations
Research · as of 2026
- indeed.com/viewjob
In its words
- lcmh.com
Employer website, Research, In its words · as of 2026
- lcmh.com/careers/nursing-careers
Research, In its words, Why nurses choose Lake Charles Memorial · as of 2026
- lcmh.com/patients-visitors/say-thank-you
Why nurses choose Lake Charles Memorial, Where Lake Charles Memorial stands
- lcmh.com/careers
Where Lake Charles Memorial stands
- lcmh.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php
Research · as of 2026
- linkedin.com/company/lakecharlesmemorial
Research · as of 2026
- medicare.gov/care-compare
Where Lake Charles Memorial stands
- theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/business/after-damage-from-laura-lake-charles-memorial-health-system-lays-off-205/article_fdd7571c-0ccc-11eb-955b-5ff2c003c3d3.html
The hard parts
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