From 7 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 18, 2026Sources
The short version
Shift lines here are the familiar 12-hour pattern — 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am — with flexible hours noted alongside them.
Employer research, Sep 18, 2026
Full-time 12-hour shifts run 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am, with flexible hours mentioned in the scheduling notes.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.co.ukStaff describe supportive colleagues, a relaxed setting, and work that feels worth doing.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2024-01-15Source: glassdoor.co.ukA Glassdoor estimate for Registered Nurse hourly pay here sits around $39, though it is an estimate rather than a posted rate.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-09Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 7 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- New grads: 4 of 7 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Alexandria
- Day-shift nurses: all 7 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Full-time 12-hour shifts available: 7am-7pm (days) and 7pm-7am (nights), with flexible hours mentioned.
Longleaf Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.co.uk
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Glassdoor estimated hourly range for Registered Nurse in Alexandria, LA
As of 2026-09
Sources
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse with 15+ years experience self-reported pay rate
As of 2022-06-01
Sources
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation
- Staff note that compensation is noticeably below other area facilities.
Sources
As of 2024-01-15Source: glassdoor.co.uk- Work Environment and Culture
- Staff highlight supportive colleagues, a relaxed setting, and fulfilling work aiding patients.
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As of 2024-01-15Source: glassdoor.co.uk- Management and Leadership
- Reviews diverge sharply; one cites strong leadership, while another criticizes management competence.
Sources
As of 2024-10-04Source: glassdoor.co.uk
The hard parts
Staff say pay here runs below other facilities in the area, and reviews of management split sharply — one calls leadership strong, another questions its competence.
Sources
As of 2024-01-15 · 2024-10-04Source: glassdoor.co.uk
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 Alexandria, LA
Anchoring Central Louisiana along the Red River, Alexandria serves as a regional healthcare core surrounded by Kisatchie National Forest’s pine trails and the historic Garden District. A nurse’s paycheck stretches exceptionally far here, backed by a cost of living about 14% below the national average, pairing high-impact clinical practice with easy Southern pacing.
Browse roles in Alexandria- Metro price level · Alexandria area
- 14% below the national average
- BEA index 85.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $931/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $47,113/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Longleaf Hospital hire new grads?
4 of 7 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 7 roles with a stated shift, 7 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Longleaf Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Longleaf Hospital
Sources
- glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Employee-Review-Longleaf-Hospital-E1030135-RVW83388192.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Hourly-Pay/Longleaf-Hospital-Registered-Nurse-Alexandria-Hourly-Pay-EJI_IE1030135.0,17_KO18,34_IL.35,45_IM19.htm
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09
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