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Good Samaritan Home Health Care LLC

Good Samaritan Home Health Care LLC

Bethlehem, PA

Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

Bethlehem, PA
$33,280 - $39,520
25 days agoApply
A Passionate Helping Hand Home Health Care LLC

A Passionate Helping Hand Home Health Care LLC

Indianapolis, IN

Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA)

Indianapolis, IN
$35,360 - $35,360
10 days agoApply
Independence Home Health LLC

Independence Home Health LLC

Nineveh, IN

Home Health Aide

Nineveh, IN
$35,360 - $37,440
7 days agoApply
Froedtert & the Medical College

Froedtert & the Medical College

West Bend, WI

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, FWBH - MEDICAL SURGICAL

West Bend, WI
Competitive
8 days agoApply
MAS Medical Staffing

MAS Medical Staffing

Wrangell, AK

Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) / Travel / Medical-Surgical

Wrangell, AK
Competitive
7 days agoApply
MAS Medical Staffing

MAS Medical Staffing

Wrangell, AK

Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) / Travel / Medical-Surgical

Wrangell, AK
Competitive
7 days agoApply

USA

Certified Nursing Assistant

USA
Competitive
8 days agoApply
TMC Bonham Hospital

TMC Bonham Hospital

Las Vegas, NV

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Las Vegas, NV
Competitive
8 days agoApply
PAM Health

PAM Health

Waterbury, CT

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - FT Nights | Waterbury Rehab

Waterbury, CT
Competitive
8 days agoApply
PruittHealth

PruittHealth

Black Mountain, NC

Certified Nursing Assistant

Black Mountain, NC
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Jackson, MS

Certified Nursing Assistant-Med surg Oncology (Days)

Jackson, MS
Competitive
8 days agoApply
PAM Health

PAM Health

Fargo, ND

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN Days | Fargo Rehab

Fargo, ND
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Wilmington, DE

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Wilmington, DE
$45,240 - $45,240
8 days agoApply
Trilogy Health Services

Trilogy Health Services

New Albany, IN

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

New Albany, IN
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Trinity Health

Trinity Health

Fresno, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant 2 West Part Time Days

Fresno, CA
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Matthews, NC

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Matthews, NC
$37,066 - $46,800
8 days agoApply
Tenet Healthcare

Tenet Healthcare

New Braunfels, TX

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg

New Braunfels, TX
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Elara Caring

Elara Caring

Baton Rouge, LA

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Home Health PRN

Baton Rouge, LA
Competitive
8 days agoApply
American Senior Communities

American Senior Communities

Lowell, IN

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Lowell, IN
$39,520 - $47,840
8 days agoApply
Brookdale Senior Living

Brookdale Senior Living

Vestal, NY

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Vestal, NY
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Trinity Health

Trinity Health

Guilderland, NY

Certified Nursing Assistant - Our Lady of Mercy – Subacute Rehab Unit- Day and Evenings

Guilderland, NY
Competitive
8 days agoApply
PruittHealth

PruittHealth

Black Mountain, NC

Certified Nursing Assistant

Black Mountain, NC
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Blessing Health System

Blessing Health System

Quincy, IL

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)/ STUDENT NURSING ASSISTANT (SNA)

Quincy, IL
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Phoebe Ministries

Phoebe Ministries

Allentown, PA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Per Diem NEW RATES

Allentown, PA
$45,760 - $45,760
8 days agoApply
Prime Healthcare

Prime Healthcare

North Las Vegas, NV

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg

North Las Vegas, NV
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Diversicare

Diversicare

Hueytown, AL

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA STNA

Hueytown, AL
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Encino Hospital Medical Center

Encino Hospital Medical Center

Encino, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant-Med/Surg Acute

Encino, CA
Competitive
8 days agoApply
PAM Health

PAM Health

Tavares, FL

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - FT Nights | Tavares Rehab

Tavares, FL
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Trilogy Health Services

Trilogy Health Services

New Albany, IN

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

New Albany, IN
Competitive
8 days agoApply
Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons

Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons

Parkland, FL

Certified Nursing Assistant

Parkland, FL
Competitive
8 days agoApply
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Where CNAs Work Across the United States

Healthcare runs on CNAs. They are the most hands-on role in every care setting, and the environment they work in shapes their daily experience more than almost any other variable in the job. The same certification opens doors to radically different workdays depending on where you choose to use it. For a deeper comparison, see Hospital CNA vs Nursing Home CNA and Patient Transporter Jobs (no certification needed).

Hospitals

Hospital CNAs rotate between units that move fast and demand quick thinking. You might start a Monday in post-op recovery and finish the week floating to the ER. The learning curve is steep, but so is the experience you walk away with.

Nursing Homes

Long-term care is where most CNAs build their foundation. The pace is steadier than a hospital, but the emotional weight is real. You get to know residents by name, by habit, by the way they take their coffee. That continuity is what keeps many CNAs in this setting for years.

Home Health Agencies

Home health flips the dynamic. Instead of patients coming to you, you go to them. One patient per visit, no overhead pages, no shared rooms. The trade-off is independence balanced with isolation. If you thrive working autonomously, this setting fits.

Assisted Living

Assisted living sits between full independence and skilled nursing. Residents here need support with meals, medication reminders, and mobility, but most are cognitively present and socially active. The work feels less clinical and more relational.

Rehabilitation Centers

Short-term rehab means short-term patients. Most are recovering from hip replacements, strokes, or cardiac events and will discharge within weeks. The energy is goal-oriented: every shift, you can measure progress in real time.

Hospice Care

Hospice CNAs provide care when cure is no longer the goal. The work is quiet, deliberate, and emotionally demanding. It is also, for many who do it, the most meaningful work they have ever done. Comfort replaces recovery as the metric that matters.

How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant

Becoming a CNA is one of the fastest ways to enter the healthcare workforce with a recognized credential. The process is regulated at the state level but follows a consistent pattern across the country. Most people complete the full pathway, from enrollment to registry listing, in under three months.

1

Enroll in a State-Approved Program

Every state sets its own training hour minimums, ranging from 75 hours (the federal floor) to over 175 in states like California and Maine. Programs run at community colleges, Red Cross chapters, and inside healthcare facilities themselves. Many nursing homes will train you for free if you commit to working there after certification.

2

Pass the Two-Part Competency Exam

The exam has a written portion (or oral, depending on the state) and a hands-on skills test where a proctor watches you perform tasks like taking blood pressure, repositioning a patient, and performing hand hygiene. Most states use the NNAAP format. First-attempt pass rates typically sit around 85 to 90 percent for candidates who completed accredited programs.

3

Get Added to Your State Registry

Once you pass, your name goes on your state Nurse Aide Registry. This is not optional. Any facility that accepts Medicare or Medicaid funding is legally required to verify your registry status before they can put you on the floor. The listing confirms your certification is active, your exam results, and whether any disciplinary findings exist.

4

Renew Every Two Years

Certification lapses if you do not renew on time. Most states require proof that you worked at least eight paid hours as a CNA during the renewal window. Some states also require continuing education credits. If your certification does lapse, many states let you reinstate by retaking the skills exam rather than repeating the full training program.

How Much Do CNAs Earn?

CNA pay varies more by geography and facility type than by experience level. A CNA working nights in a Bay Area hospital can out-earn a five-year veteran doing day shifts in rural Florida by $15,000 or more. The national median sits around $38,200 per year based on the most recent federal wage data, but that number hides enormous variation. Government-run facilities and metropolitan hospitals consistently pay at the top of the range, while smaller assisted living communities and rural nursing homes tend to fall below the median. Night and weekend differentials can add $2 to $5 per hour on top of base pay. For live salary data from current listings, see RN Salary Data and CA Job Market Data.

$38,200

National Median Annual Wage

$18.37

Median Hourly Rate

$49,000+

Top 10% of Earners

Average CNA Salary by State

California$42,000
New York$39,000
Washington$41,000
Massachusetts$40,000
Texas$31,000
Florida$30,000

Wage data reflects the most recent figures published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. State-level estimates are rounded approximations and will vary by employer, shift differential, and years of experience.

CNA as a Stepping Stone in Nursing

CNA is the most common starting point for people who eventually become licensed nurses. The clinical hours you accumulate on the job count as real-world patient care experience, which nursing school admissions committees weigh heavily. Many hospital systems and long-term care employers offer tuition assistance specifically for CNAs enrolled in LPN or RN programs, and some will adjust your work schedule around your class hours.

CNA
→
LPN / LVN
→
RN (ADN or BSN)
→
RN Specialist / NP

CNA Shift Types and Scheduling

One reason CNA work fits such a wide range of lifestyles is the scheduling variety. Day, evening, night, and per diem shifts exist at nearly every facility type, and many employers let you lock in a consistent schedule rather than rotating. The shift you work affects your pay, your workload, and the kind of care you provide.

Day Shift

7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Most common in nursing homes and rehab centers

Evening Shift

3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Often includes a shift differential premium

Night Shift

11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Higher differential pay; quieter environment

Per Diem

Flexible / as needed

Higher hourly rate; choose your own schedule

Understanding the Nurse Aide Registry

Your Nurse Aide Registry listing is your professional record. Every facility that participates in Medicare or Medicaid must verify it before bringing you on board. Keeping your registry status current and clean is not a bureaucratic formality. It is the single document that determines whether you can work.

What the Registry Tracks

  • Active certification status and expiration date
  • Training program completed and test results
  • Substantiated findings of abuse or neglect
  • Employment history within certified facilities

How to Maintain Good Standing

  • Renew your certification before it expires (every 2 years in most states)
  • Work at least 8 hours as a paid CNA during each renewal period
  • Complete any required continuing education for your state
  • Notify your state registry if your name or address changes

Tips for Landing a CNA Job Quickly

1

Get Your BLS Card Before You Apply

Almost every employer requires current Basic Life Support certification on day one. Having it ready when you submit your application eliminates a delay that knocks other candidates out of the running. The American Heart Association BLS course takes one day and costs around $60.

2

Write a Resume That Sounds Like a Person, Not a Template

Hiring managers at care facilities read dozens of identical resumes every week. If yours opens with "compassionate and dedicated CNA seeking a rewarding opportunity," it is going straight to the bottom. Lead with something specific: a patient interaction, a skill you developed during clinicals, or the reason you chose this work in the first place.

3

Try Agency Work to Find the Right Fit

Staffing agencies let you work shifts at multiple facilities before committing to one. The hourly rate is usually higher than staff positions, and you get exposure to different care settings, management styles, and patient populations. Many CNAs use agency work as a paid audition before accepting a permanent role.

4

Ask About Free Training Programs

If you are not yet certified, do not pay for training out of pocket without checking alternatives first. Many nursing homes and hospital systems run employer-sponsored CNA programs that cover tuition, textbooks, and exam fees in exchange for a six-to-twelve-month work commitment after certification. The programs are competitive but widely available.

Frequently Asked Questions About CNA Jobs

How long does it take to become a CNA?

The classroom and clinical portion takes between four and twelve weeks depending on your state and whether you attend full-time or part-time. After that, you need to schedule and pass the competency exam, which can add another one to three weeks depending on testing availability in your area. From enrollment to first paycheck, most people are working as a certified CNA within two to three months.

What does a typical CNA shift actually look like?

You clock in, get your patient assignment, and hit the floor. The first round is usually vital signs and morning care: helping patients wash, dress, eat, and get positioned for the day. Between rounds, you are answering call lights, documenting intake and output, turning patients on schedule, and reporting anything unusual to the nurse on duty. The work is physical, repetitive, and unpredictable in equal measure. No two shifts are identical even when the routine is the same.

How much can I realistically expect to earn as a new CNA?

Entry-level CNA pay clusters between $15 and $20 per hour in most of the country, with the coasts and major metros pushing above that. The federal median is roughly $38,200 annually. Night shift and weekend differentials are common and can add $2 to $5 per hour. Per diem and agency CNAs often earn 20 to 40 percent more per hour than their staff counterparts, though without benefits.

Can I transfer my CNA certification to another state?

Most states allow it through a reciprocity process. You apply to the new state registry, provide proof of your current certification and good standing, and in many cases you can start working before the transfer is finalized. The main disqualifier is any substantiated finding on your record. A few states require additional steps like a background check or a short bridge course, but full retesting is rare.

Is it realistic to work as a CNA while in nursing school?

It is one of the most common paths into nursing. Many LPN and RN programs are designed around the assumption that their students are working, which is why evening and weekend class schedules exist. Several hospital systems run tuition reimbursement programs specifically for CNAs pursuing nursing degrees. The clinical experience you gain as a CNA also gives you a meaningful edge over classmates who enter nursing school without patient care hours.

Are CNA jobs going to stay in demand?

The short answer is yes. Federal projections put job growth for nursing assistants at roughly 4 percent through the early 2030s, but that number understates the actual hiring volume because it does not account for turnover. CNA turnover rates in long-term care run between 50 and 80 percent annually, which means facilities are perpetually recruiting even when overall employment levels are flat. An aging population adds structural demand on top of that churn.

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Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general reference only and does not constitute legal, medical, or career advice. Certification requirements, wage ranges, and scope of practice rules differ by state and employer. Consult your state Nurse Aide Registry and the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the most current data applicable to your situation.