Vermilion Behavioral Health System

Health system in Lafayette, LA

Sign-on bonus up to $12,000 on 1 role

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 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?

Living in Lafayette, LA

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Anchor your nursing career in the heart of Acadiana, where living costs run about 13% below the national average. As southwest Louisiana’s regional medical hub, Lafayette lets nurses trade hospital shifts for live zydeco halls, fresh boudin, and peaceful paddles along Bayou Vermilion, stretching your paycheck further in vibrant Cajun Country.

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Metro price level · Lafayette area: 13% below the national average; BEA index 87.2 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,100/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $61,915/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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

Common questions

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 1 of 2 roles, up to $12,000.

How do I apply?

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