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License
and Specialty
CMA
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Hourly Avg.
Hourly Avg. Range
$
25.68
$
-
$
Shift Type
Per Diem, Contractor, Temporary
Date Posted
November 7, 2026
Valid Through
January 21, 2027
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Job Description
Join our growing network of dedicated and experienced certified medication aides (CMAs) finding high-paying per diem job opportunities in
Jena
,
Louisiana
.
A medication aide working with Nursa provides basic care and helps patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Medication aids work in a variety of nursing and care facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities (ALFs), hospitals, home healthcare services, and more.
CMA Responsibilities:
Allowing for some variation in duties from one work setting to another, the following are typical responsibilities of CMAs:
- Administer medications according to their physician's orders, provide personal and medical care, and obtain vital signs.
- Be a source of emotional and social support to patients
- Offer any other support needed to facility staff
- Present your best self to patients, families, and facility staff on behalf of Nursa
CMA Qualifications:
Here are basic qualifications and important skills for CMAs working with Nursa:
- Current, active CMA certification
- CPR or BLS certification
- Ability to provide physical assistance to patients as needed
- Desire to do nursing in a way that benefits you AND the patient
*Requirements and qualifications for employment are dependent upon state regulations. Join the Nursa Community page to learn your state’s requirements and get your per diem nursing questions answered.
CMA Benefits:
CMAs who find jobs with Nursa enjoy all of the following advantages:
- Access to a wide range of per diem jobs and other short-term assignments
- Competitive hourly rates
- Fast and straightforward payments
- User-friendly platform and downloadable app for easy job booking
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate all preferences and lifestyles
Get Started in Minutes:
Nursa enables certified medication aide (CMAs) to work when and where they want. Get started in three easy steps:
Nursa enables certified medication aide (CMAs) to work when and where they want. Get started in three easy steps:
- Set up an account
- Upload your licenses/certifications
- Request shifts
About Required CMA License:
A certified medication aide (CMA in medical terms) is a certified nursing assistant who has completed additional training to be permitted to administer medications in specific healthcare settings under nurse supervision. Pick up nearby CMA jobs with Nursa.
About Location:
Perched in the heart of Louisiana, Jena is a charming town that boasts a small-town feel with big opportunities for healthcare professionals. The RN, LPN, and CNA PRN shifts available in Jena offer a fulfilling and satisfying experience for those in the field. With a tight-knit community and a variety of healthcare facilities, Jena provides an ideal setting for PRN nurses to make a meaningful impact on patients.
Known as the Pelican State, Louisiana is famous for its Cajun and Creole culture, from jazz and zydeco music to gumbo and crawfish boils. Its festivals, including Mardi Gras in New Orleans, make it one of the most lively and distinctive places in the country.
*This job posting is representative of the type of shifts available in this area on the Nursa platform.
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Jena, Louisiana boasts a close-knit community and a rich history that draws people in. The town offers a diverse selection of restaurants, boutiques, and outdoor activities. Being a rural area, Jena provides a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere with stunning natural views. The demand for healthcare workers in Jena is ever-growing, making it an ideal location for all kinds of nursing professionals, like PRN nurses and nursing assistants to take on fulfilling per diem jobs. The work in Jena can offer a sense of connection and gratification as they help provide quality care to the residents of this charming city.
Louisiana lies along the Gulf Coast, where the Mississippi River meets bayous and wetlands, with New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport as its largest cities. New Orleans-based Ochsner Health is one of the largest health systems in the Gulf South, and Baton Rouge and Shreveport anchor other major medical centers.
$
42.52
/hour
$
23.01
Low
$
43
Average
$
50
High
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