Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
Academic medical center in Shreveport, LA
- 407 beds
- Hiring weekends only
From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 7, 2026Sources
The short version
If you want trauma volume, the Shreveport academic campus is a 407-bed hospital holding North Louisiana's only Level 1 trauma center, so the sickest patients in the region land in your emergency department.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-10-07Source: glassdoor.comTheir own social post advertised a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time registered nurses, so ask in your first call whether that offer still stands and what service commitment comes with it.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024-02-28Source: facebook.comThe St. Mary campus runs a pediatric ICU and was recognized as the state's first pediatric trauma program, which is a narrow specialty to grow into early.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-10-07Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 2 of 4 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Shreveport
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time
As of 2024-02-28
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- Benefits
$1,969 per week for ER Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Monroe Medical Center
As of 2026-10-07
Units hiring now
- ER1 open
- OncologyWeekends only 11 open
- Pediatric urgent care1 open
Emergency Department
Academic Medical Center · Shreveport, LA
Academic Medical Center features a 407-bed hospital housing North Louisiana's only Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Equipment and technology
- Level 1 Trauma Center
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Pediatric ICU
St. Mary Medical Center · Shreveport, LA
St. Mary Medical Center campus operates a Pediatric ICU and earned recognition as the state's first pediatric trauma program.
- Equipment and technology
- Pediatric trauma program
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworker collaboration
- Staff consistently highlight strong peer teamwork, mutual support among unit nurses, and a collaborative everyday floor atmosphere.
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- Compensation and leadership communication
- Nurses and coordinators report below-market pay, perceived lack of competitive wage increases, and communication disconnects from upper administration.
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- Staffing and resources
- Staff note staffing shortages and high workloads, stating they are expected to maintain clinical standards with inadequate resources.
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The hard parts
Employees report below-market pay with few competitive raises and communication gaps from upper administration, alongside staffing shortages and high workloads.
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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 Shreveport, LA
Anchored by the Red River and major regional hubs like Ochsner LSU Health and Willis-Knighton, Shreveport offers nurses serious clinical depth with distinct Ark-La-Tex character. Settle into historic Highland’s shaded craftsman homes, backed by a cost of living about 15% below the national average that lets your nursing salary stretch remarkably far.
Browse roles in Shreveport- Metro price level · Shreveport area
- 15% below the national average
- BEA index 84.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $987/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $48,699/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport hire new grads?
2 of 4 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1), oncology (1) and pediatric urgent care (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
- RN
- Weekend shift
- RN
- Per diem
- ADN accepted
Sources
- facebook.com/OchsnerLSUHealthShreveport/posts/now-hiring-registered-nurses-for-our-in-house-agency-with-new-competitive-rates-/809520327883098
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2024-02-28
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Ochsner-LSU-Health-Shreveport-EI_IE2559134.11,40.htm
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-10-07
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ochsner-LSU-Health-Shreveport-Reviews-E2559134.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-10-07
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Ochsner-LSU-Health-Shreveport-E2559134-RVW79072640.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-10-07
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