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None Rhode Island statewide Posted 5/15/2026

CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing job in Woonsocket, RI

18–$26/hrest.
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Pay

$18–$26/hr

Setting

Hospital / LTC / Clinic

Shift

Days / Nights

License

CNA certification

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Job Description

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Location & Routes

  • Base city: Woonsocket, RI

Hiring Process

  1. Apply — Submit your application online
  2. Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
  3. Background check — Standard employment and license verification
  4. Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role

Requirements

License Required

Active state CNA certification.

Experience

Prior long-term care or hospital experience preferred — new CNAs welcome.

Certifications

BLS preferred, not always required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.

Frequently asked questions

  • What does a CNA do day-to-day?

    CNAs help residents and patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility, take vital signs, and report changes in condition to the nursing team. The role is hands-on and patient-facing.

  • Do I need experience to apply?

    Most CNA roles welcome new certified candidates. An active state CNA certification is required, and BLS is typically preferred.

  • What shifts are available?

    CNA shifts include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Long-term care often runs 8-hour shifts, while hospitals commonly use 12-hour shifts. Per diem and weekend-only options are widely available.

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Nursing Jobs in Woonsocket, RI

Woonsocket, Rhode Island is served by major Rhode Island hospitals and health systems, giving nurses based here strong access to staff, per diem, and travel positions. Local employers in Woonsocket regularly post openings across med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles, supported by steady Rhode Island hospital and clinic demand.

If you live in or near Woonsocket, you can usually choose between a staff hospital position close to home or a travel/agency contract paying premium rates. Compensation in Rhode Island reflects steady Rhode Island hospital and clinic demand, and experienced RNs — especially with ICU, ER, or labor & delivery experience — see noticeably stronger offers from Woonsocket-area employers.

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