PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Hammond

Hiring nurses in Hammond, LA

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Per diem nurses: 2 of 3 roles are per diem

What to ask

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 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 Hammond, LA

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Anchored by North Oaks Health System and Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond sits at the junction of I-12 and I-55. Between historic downtown rail-depot storefronts and Tangipahoa Parish strawberry farms, your paycheck goes far: the cost of living sits 15.5% below the national average, putting both Baton Rouge and New Orleans within easy off-shift reach.

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Metro price level · Hammond area: 15% below the national average; BEA index 84.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,061/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $48,166/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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