AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ‑ HOUMA
Specialty hospital in Houma, LA
- 40 beds
- Hiring days and nights
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would step into a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital in the heart of Houma, near Terrebonne General on Dunn Street. The unit cares for patients who need more time after the ICU—vents, high-flow and BiPAP/CPAP, pressors, long-term IV antibiotics, and complex wounds.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
Full-time RNs with ICU or step-down experience are offered a $10,000 sign-on bonus, with a tuition option cited on some postings instead.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comYou work a 40-bed long-term acute care unit managing vents, high-flow, BiPAP/CPAP, pressors, long-term IV antibiotics, and complex wounds.
For experienced nursesSources
Houma’s cost of living sits about 15% below the national level, with Louisiana’s flat ~3% state income tax and compact-license status.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Nursing here
- Tuition support
$10,000 sign-on bonus or tuition option referenced on RN full-time postings
AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ‑ HOUMA · employer research
Sources
As of 2026- Union representation
Union roles reported
From employer postings
- Scheduling
Full-time RN roles on day and night shifts; night and weekend shift differentials offered; on-site
AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ‑ HOUMA · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
FT medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD, PTO/holidays/sick, 401(k) with company contribution, ESOP, free scrub after 90 days, cellular discounts, credit union; night/weekend differentials; $10k RN or $15k Clinical Supervisor sign-on on listed postings.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$40.50–$48.78/hr
Estimated average base pay for Registered Nurse at AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma in Louisiana
As of 2026
Sources
- Shift pay
Shift differentials paid for all night and weekend shifts (RN and Clinical Supervisor postings)
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs all shifts with ICU/step-down experience; alternatively tuition option cited on some postings
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$15,000 sign-on bonus for Clinical Supervisor at AMG Specialty Hospital – Houma
As of 2026
- Benefits
LPN estimated $32.80/hr; Nursing Assistant $10.50/hr; Nurse Extern $25.76/hr at this employer in Louisiana
As of 2026
Sources
- Benefits
Market competitive pay rates and benefits in the Tri-Parish area; ESOP employee-ownership retirement benefit plus 401(k) with company contribution
As of 2026
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The units
LTAC / Long-Term Acute Care
40-bed LTAC treating respiratory failure on vents/vapotherm/high flow/BiPAP/CPAP, pressors, long-term IV abx, complex wounds; ICU/step-down experience sought for RNs.
Sources
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Poor culture and micromanagement
- Former RN described overloaded shifts, fear of speaking up, micromanagement, and unhappy coworkers.
Sources
As of 2016-07-06Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
A former RN review from 2016 described overloaded shifts, micromanagement, fear of speaking up, and unhappy coworkers.
Sources
As of 2016-07-06Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Houma, LA
Houma immerses you in genuine Cajun hospitality, world-class regional cuisine, and an unhurried bayou lifestyle where living costs run about 15% below the national average. Off-shift, enjoy abundant fishing and mild-winter festivals, but prepare for the trade-offs: intense subtropical humidity, swarming mosquitoes, and vigilance during peak coastal hurricane season.
Browse roles in Houma- Metro price level · Houma area
- 15% below the national average
- BEA index 85.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,058/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $58,194/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
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Current openings at AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ‑ HOUMA
Sources
- facebook.com/p/AMG-Specialty-Hospital-Houma-100063583779871
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Amg-Specialty-Hospital---Houma/salaries/Registered-Nurse/Louisiana
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/amg-integrated-healthcare-management/houma/registered-nurse-10000-sign-on-bonus-123822574
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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