From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 26, 2026Sources
The short version
Bonne Vie posts a $1.50 per hour differential for the 7p-7a night shift, though that figure comes from a community post rather than an official pay sheet.
Employer research, Sep 26, 2026
Nights run 7p-7a with a $1.50/hour shift differential on top of base pay.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comAn LVN who described herself as a dependable worker said Bonne Vie was a good company to work for, with no complaints.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2021-12-07Source: glassdoor.comIf you are the reliable one who picks up the slack, staff across the wider Cantex network say that pattern is common here — worth asking about on your interview.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2024-09-05Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
$1.50
Night shift differential (7p-7a) at Bonne Vie Continuing Care Network
As of 2026
Sources
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Workplace Quality
- An LVN reported that Bonne Vie is a great company to work for, describing themselves as a reliable worker with no complaints.
Sources
As of 2021-12-07Source: glassdoor.com- Staffing and Workload Across Network
- Staff note frequent understaffing and attendance issues across Cantex facilities, placing extra strain on dependable employees.
Sources
As of 2024-09-05Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff across Cantex facilities describe frequent understaffing and attendance problems that land hardest on the people who show up every shift.
Sources
As of 2024-09-05Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Port Arthur, TX
Known as the Cajun Capital of Texas, Port Arthur pairs massive refinery infrastructure with red drum fishing off Pleasure Island and boudin from Judice’s French Market. With living costs 10% below the national average, many nurses settle in neighboring Groves or Nederland, balancing quieter suburban streets with easy 21-minute commutes to regional healthcare centers.
Browse roles in Port Arthur- Metro price level · Port Arthur area
- 10% below the national average
- BEA index 90.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,021/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $46,354/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on the one role, up to $1,500.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to BONNE VIE, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at BONNE VIE
Sources
- facebook.com/groups/1394375140889317/posts/4512917399035060
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Cantex-Continuing-Care-Network-E371379-RVW56372537.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2021-12-07
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Cantex-Continuing-Care-Network-team-Reviews-EI_IE371379.0,30_KH31,35.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-09-05
Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, fix a detail, or add a useful photo.
Hiring here? List this unit.
Claim or manage this pageFrom nurses, to nurses
When you are unsure and everyone else is slammed, try this: if another nurse walked up and put that exact question to you, what would you tell them to do?
Someone on clinicals may say something that has you wondering if you are cut out for this. Do not take it to heart. A couple of bad days are not the profession.