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Which License Holds the Open Slots, September 2026
Open slots for RN, LPN, and CNA in each state. The count is not the hourly rate.
Updated September 26, 2026 · live AllShifts shift data
A high rate and a long list are different facts
On the September 26, 2026 at 10:15 UTC shift board, 379 markets for RN, LPN, and CNA clear a $10/hr floor. Together they hold 4,455 open slots across 3,145 shifts in 32 states. GNA, LNA, and STNA are counted with CNA. LVN is counted with LPN. CMA, CMT, RMA, NA, and specialty RN rows stay off this page (18 markets, 59 open slots). The pay-by-state guide is the hourly-range table. The open-slots guide ranks cities by volume. This page answers a narrower question: in each state, which license the openings belong to.
CNA / GNA / LNA / STNA markets hold 2,794 open slots (62.7%). LPN / LVN markets hold 1,172 (26.3%). RN markets hold 489 (11.0%). Pennsylvania is the deepest state, with 1,169 open slots, and CNA holds 781 of them (66.8%). Among states with at least 100 open slots, Massachusetts is the most even split: its largest license, CNA, holds 37.1%. Maryland is the most concentrated of that same group: CNA holds 77.3%. Illinois is the only state on this board where RN open slots outnumber both LPN open slots and CNA open slots.
The pay figure next to a city is that one market's posted low, median, and high. It is not a blended rate for the whole state, and it is not a rate for a license the state table shows as zero. Read the rate on the shift in the app before treating a row as an offer.
Open slots by license
Each shift counts once in the shift column. Open slots can be higher when one shift needs more than one person. The state column counts states with at least one market in that license.
| License | Markets | Open slots | Shifts | Share of slots | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 71 | 489 | 445 | 11.0% | 19 |
| LPN / LVN | 132 | 1,172 | 988 | 26.3% | 26 |
| CNA / GNA / LNA / STNA | 176 | 2,794 | 1,712 | 62.7% | 30 |
Every state on this board
Sorted by open slots. The largest-share column is that license's slots divided by the state's slots. The last column is the single busiest market in the state, any license, with that market's own posted range.
| State | Open slots | RN | LPN | CNA | Largest share | Busiest market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,169 | 59 | 329 | 781 | CNA 66.8% | Hollidaysburg, PA CNA, $23.46–$24.84/hr, 206 open slots |
| New Jersey | 536 | 23 | 109 | 404 | CNA 75.4% | Eatontown, NJ CNA, $20.70–$33.12/hr, 180 open slots |
| Maryland | 422 | 17 | 79 | 326 | CNA 77.3% | Rising Sun, MD GNA, $20.70–$22.08/hr, 70 open slots |
| Massachusetts | 412 | 128 | 131 | 153 | CNA 37.1% | Buzzards Bay, MA CNA, $23.18–$34.77/hr, 68 open slots |
| New York | 382 | 7 | 105 | 270 | CNA 70.7% | Huntington, NY CNA, $26.80–$28.14/hr, 139 open slots |
| Iowa | 256 | 53 | 50 | 153 | CNA 59.8% | Decorah, IA CNA, $23.36/hr, 47 open slots |
| Wisconsin | 247 | 59 | 41 | 147 | CNA 59.5% | Waupaca, WI CNA, $20.70–$24.84/hr, 57 open slots |
| New Hampshire | 137 | 18 | 36 | 83 | CNA 60.6% | Windham, NH LNA, $24.83–$26.27/hr, 76 open slots |
| Colorado | 122 | 25 | 46 | 51 | CNA 41.8% | Holyoke, CO CNA, $24.84–$37.26/hr, 40 open slots |
| Connecticut | 107 | 4 | 54 | 49 | LPN 50.5% | Danbury, CT CNA, $24.00–$25.20/hr, 20 open slots |
| Minnesota | 96 | 34 | 37 | 25 | LPN 38.5% | Lamberton, MN LPN, $37.50–$39.00/hr, 15 open slots |
| Maine | 76 | 10 | 8 | 58 | CNA 76.3% | Skowhegan, ME CNA, $20.70–$22.08/hr, 26 open slots |
| California | 68 | 21 | 27 | 20 | LPN 39.7% | Angwin, CA LVN, $42.75–$44.25/hr, 22 open slots |
| Nebraska | 57 | 2 | 10 | 45 | CNA 78.9% | Elwood, NE CNA, $28.50–$30.40/hr, 11 open slots |
| Ohio | 50 | 0 | 2 | 48 | CNA 96.0% | Tiffin, OH STNA, $20.70–$33.12/hr, 35 open slots |
| Illinois | 45 | 21 | 18 | 6 | RN 46.7% | Milan, IL LPN, $38.61/hr, 14 open slots |
| Kansas | 44 | 0 | 35 | 9 | LPN 79.5% | Salina, KS LPN, $36.25–$37.70/hr, 34 open slots |
| Tennessee | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 | CNA 100.0% | Knoxville, TN CNA, $18.24–$22.08/hr, 41 open slots |
| Delaware | 38 | 0 | 6 | 32 | CNA 84.2% | Milford, DE CNA, $20.70–$22.08/hr, 32 open slots |
| Georgia | 23 | 0 | 16 | 7 | LPN 69.6% | Columbus, GA LPN, $27.60–$28.98/hr, 16 open slots |
| Missouri | 21 | 1 | 11 | 9 | LPN 52.4% | La Belle, MO LPN, $36.00–$37.80/hr, 6 open slots |
| Oregon | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | CNA 100.0% | Dallas, OR CNA, $28.00–$29.40/hr, 9 open slots |
| Michigan | 17 | 0 | 2 | 15 | CNA 88.2% | Hastings, MI CNA, $25.87/hr, 7 open slots |
| Rhode Island | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | CNA 70.6% | Coventry, RI CNA, $24.00–$25.20/hr, 9 open slots |
| New Mexico | 14 | 2 | 10 | 2 | LPN 71.4% | Albuquerque, NM LPN, $40.71–$44.20/hr, 9 open slots |
| South Dakota | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | CNA 100.0% | Bowdle, SD CNA, $30.00–$32.00/hr, 9 open slots |
| Montana | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | CNA 66.7% | Helena, MT CNA, $24.84–$26.22/hr, 5 open slots |
| Wyoming | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | CNA 100.0% | Wheatland, WY CNA, $24.00–$25.60/hr, 6 open slots |
| Arizona | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | LPN 100.0% | Tucson, AZ LPN, $39.33–$40.71/hr, 5 open slots |
| Florida | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | CNA 75.0% | Lutz, FL CNA, $19.32/hr, 2 open slots |
| Indiana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | CNA 100.0% | Brook, IN CNA, $32.00/hr, 1 open slots |
| Virginia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | LPN 100.0% | Timberville, VA LPN, $38.98/hr, 1 open slots |
Each city links to its live market page. A zero is a count on this snapshot, not a closed state. Markets whose posted minimum or maximum is under $10/hr are left out. That filter removes placeholder rates.
Where the RN slots are
These are the eight states with the most RN open slots. The pay columns are the busiest RN market in that state, not every RN market there. City pages ranked by the high rate are on the RN pay-by-city guide.
| State | RN slots | Share of state | Busiest RN market | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 128 | 31.1% | Buzzards Bay, MA RN, $51.63–$77.45/hr, 34 open slots | $51.63 | $55.62 | $77.45 |
| Pennsylvania | 59 | 5.0% | Gettysburg, PA RN, $48.30–$74.52/hr, 35 open slots | $48.30 | $49.68 | $74.52 |
| Wisconsin | 59 | 23.9% | Waupaca, WI RN, $48.30–$49.68/hr, 27 open slots | $48.30 | $48.30 | $49.68 |
| Iowa | 53 | 20.7% | Cedar Rapids, IA RN, $33.28/hr, 30 open slots | $33.28 | $33.28 | $33.28 |
| Minnesota | 34 | 35.4% | Lamberton, MN RN, $45.00–$46.50/hr, 15 open slots | $45.00 | $45.00 | $46.50 |
| Colorado | 25 | 20.5% | Denver, CO RN, $48.30–$49.68/hr, 11 open slots | $48.30 | $48.30 | $49.68 |
| New Jersey | 23 | 4.3% | Camden, NJ RN, $41.40–$55.00/hr, 13 open slots | $41.40 | $41.40 | $55.00 |
| California | 21 | 30.9% | Angwin, CA RN, $60.00/hr, 20 open slots | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
Where the LPN slots are
LVN is included. The pay columns are the busiest LPN or LVN market in that state. The LPN pay-by-city guide ranks cities by the high rate.
| State | LPN slots | Share of state | Busiest LPN market | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 329 | 28.1% | Hollidaysburg, PA LPN, $37.14–$38.64/hr, 105 open slots | $37.14 | $37.14 | $38.64 |
| Massachusetts | 131 | 31.8% | Buzzards Bay, MA LPN, $44.07–$66.11/hr, 33 open slots | $44.07 | $48.06 | $66.11 |
| New Jersey | 109 | 20.3% | Vineland, NJ LPN, $32.75–$37.18/hr, 45 open slots | $32.75 | $37.18 | $37.18 |
| New York | 105 | 27.5% | Ithaca, NY LPN, $39.33–$59.00/hr, 70 open slots | $39.33 | $39.96 | $59.00 |
| Maryland | 79 | 18.7% | Baltimore, MD LPN, $34.50–$35.88/hr, 23 open slots | $34.50 | $34.50 | $35.88 |
| Connecticut | 54 | 50.5% | Winsted, CT LPN, $36.40–$39.20/hr, 19 open slots | $36.40 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Iowa | 50 | 19.5% | Cedar Rapids, IA LPN, $33.28/hr, 30 open slots | $33.28 | $33.28 | $33.28 |
| Colorado | 46 | 37.7% | Denver, CO LPN, $34.50–$39.33/hr, 16 open slots | $34.50 | $34.50 | $39.33 |
Where the CNA slots are
GNA, LNA, and STNA are included. The pay columns are the busiest nursing-assistant market in that state. The CNA pay-by-city guide ranks cities by the high rate.
| State | CNA slots | Share of state | Busiest CNA market | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 781 | 66.8% | Hollidaysburg, PA CNA, $23.46–$24.84/hr, 206 open slots | $23.46 | $23.63 | $24.84 |
| New Jersey | 404 | 75.4% | Eatontown, NJ CNA, $20.70–$33.12/hr, 180 open slots | $20.70 | $20.70 | $33.12 |
| Maryland | 326 | 77.3% | Rising Sun, MD GNA, $20.70–$22.08/hr, 70 open slots | $20.70 | $20.70 | $22.08 |
| New York | 270 | 70.7% | Huntington, NY CNA, $26.80–$28.14/hr, 139 open slots | $26.80 | $26.80 | $28.14 |
| Iowa | 153 | 59.8% | Decorah, IA CNA, $23.36/hr, 47 open slots | $23.36 | $23.36 | $23.36 |
| Massachusetts | 153 | 37.1% | Buzzards Bay, MA CNA, $23.18–$34.77/hr, 68 open slots | $23.18 | $23.18 | $34.77 |
| Wisconsin | 147 | 59.5% | Waupaca, WI CNA, $20.70–$24.84/hr, 57 open slots | $20.70 | $20.70 | $24.84 |
| New Hampshire | 83 | 60.6% | Windham, NH LNA, $24.83–$26.27/hr, 76 open slots | $24.83 | $24.83 | $26.27 |
Zeros on this snapshot
13 states have open slots and no RN market on this snapshot: Ohio (50 open slots), Kansas (44 open slots), Tennessee (41 open slots), Delaware (38 open slots), Georgia (23 open slots), Oregon (20 open slots), Michigan (17 open slots), South Dakota (11 open slots), Montana (9 open slots), Wyoming (7 open slots), Arizona (5 open slots), Indiana (1 open slot), Virginia (1 open slot).
6 states have open slots and no LPN market on this snapshot: Tennessee (41 open slots), Oregon (20 open slots), South Dakota (11 open slots), Wyoming (7 open slots), Florida (4 open slots), Indiana (1 open slot).
2 states have open slots and no CNA market on this snapshot: Arizona (5 open slots), Virginia (1 open slot).
A zero means this board had no market for that license at or above $10/hr when the snapshot was taken. It does not say whether a later shift will post, and it does not say which license a person should hold. Cities that currently post all three licenses together are listed on the three-license city guide.
How to read the split
- Read the slot count before the high rate. A state can post a wide hourly range on a short list. The pay-by-state page is the range. This page is the count.
- The busiest market is one city and one license. Its low, median, and high do not describe the other licenses in that state.
- A zero is this snapshot only. Check the shift in the app for a current rate. The first-seen date of a market is a different column, covered by the first-seen guide.
- Pay on AllShifts is W-2. The W-2 vs 1099 guide covers why that status changes take-home math.
Common questions
Does the license with the most slots also have the highest hourly rate?
No. On this snapshot CNA markets hold 62.7% of the open slots. RN markets hold 11.0%. Those are counts. The hourly range for a city and license is on that market's row and on the pay-by-city pages. Read the rate printed on the shift.
If my state shows zero for my license, is the state closed?
No. A zero means this snapshot has no market for that license at or above $10/hr. Pennsylvania leads the board with 1,169 open slots, and other states have shorter lists, including zeros. A later snapshot can add a market. The app shows the shifts your file qualifies for.
Are these national workforce numbers?
No. They are open slots on the AllShifts per-diem board at September 26, 2026 at 10:15 UTC. 379 markets passed the $10/hr filter. 59 open slots on other credentials are not in the tables.
How do I see the actual shifts?
Download the AllShifts app (iPhone / Android), add your license and credentials, and the app shows the shifts your file qualifies for, with the hourly rate on the shift before you claim it. Pay is W-2.
Pay figures on this page come from shifts currently posted in the AllShifts app and change daily. AllShifts is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.