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Where can a CNA work?
Nursing homes and hospitals employ about 7 in 10 nursing assistants, but CNAs work anywhere people need hands-on daily care. The setting shapes your day: how many people you care for, how long your shifts run, and whether a nurse is down the hall or you're on your own.
| Setting | What the work is like | Typical shifts | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital | Patient care on a unit such as med-surg or the ER, alongside nurses. Some hospitals post the role as Patient Care Tech (PCT). A faster pace, with patients changing often. | Often 12-hour day or night shifts | $20.34/hr |
| Nursing home / skilled nursing | Daily care for long-term residents and short-stay rehab patients: bathing, dressing, meals and moving safely. Usually the same residents day to day. | 8- or 12-hour shifts, often with every other weekend | $20.67/hr |
| Assisted living | Residents are more independent. You help with personal care and daily routines, with fewer medical tasks. | 8- or 12-hour shifts | $18.99/hr |
| Home health | One client at a time in their own home. You often travel between visits and work without a nurse on site. | Visits, often part-time or flexible | $18.29/hr |
| Staffing agency / travel | The agency places you where facilities are short-staffed: single shifts nearby, or contracts of several weeks in another city or state. | Per-shift (per diem) or a set contract | $22.99/hr |
Median hourly pay and employment for nursing assistants by type of employer. Across all settings: $20.32/hr. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
CNAs also work in hospice and rehabilitation, in their own facilities and inside hospitals, nursing homes and home care.
Some hospitals post CNA roles under other titles, such as Patient Care Technician (PCT). Read the requirements: if a job asks for state CNA certification, it's open to CNAs.
Before you apply: check your license
Nursing homes must check the state nurse aide registry before they hire a CNA. Run these checks before you send an application.
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Is your license active?
Search your name on your state's registry. If it shows expired or lapsed, sort that out first: an employer will see the same result.
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Moving to another state?
Your certification can usually move with you, but each state sets its own steps and timing.
Check the rules with the reciprocity tool → - 3
Want travel contracts?
Staffing agencies place CNAs in contracts of several weeks, near home or in another state.
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Not certified yet?
Most CNA jobs require state certification. Start with a state-approved training program near you.
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CNA job questions
Can I get a CNA job with no experience?
Yes. Many CNA jobs are open to newly certified CNAs. Look for jobs marked Entry level, and make sure your certification shows as active on your state's nurse aide registry before you apply.
Can I get a CNA job before I'm certified?
Sometimes. Some nursing homes hire people as nurse aides in training and pay them while they complete a state-approved program. Federal rules let a nursing home use you as a nurse aide for up to four months, full time, before you must finish training and pass the competency exam. A nursing home that has hired you, or offered you a job, can't charge you for the program.
Which CNA jobs pay the most?
Staffing agencies pay the most, a median of $22.99 an hour, against $20.32 across all settings. Nursing homes ($20.67) and hospitals ($20.34) are close to the overall median, while assisted living ($18.99) and home health ($18.29) pay the least. These are medians, so check the rate on each job.
Can a CNA work in a hospital?
Yes. Hospitals employ about a third of nursing assistants in the US, nearly as many as nursing homes. Hospital CNAs work on units such as med-surg and the ER, and some hospitals post the role as Patient Care Tech (PCT). If the job asks for state CNA certification, you can apply with yours.
What does PRN mean on a CNA job?
PRN comes from the Latin pro re nata, "as needed". A PRN CNA picks up shifts when the employer needs cover, with no guaranteed hours. PRN roles often pay a higher hourly rate but usually come without full benefits.
What's the difference between a CNA and a PCT?
A CNA (certified nursing assistant) holds a state certification and is listed on the state's nurse aide registry. PCT (patient care technician) is a job title, used mostly by hospitals. Many PCT jobs ask for CNA certification, and some also want extra skills such as drawing blood or running EKGs. If a PCT job lists state CNA certification as its requirement, you can apply with yours.