Tulane University
Hiring nurses in Covington, LA
From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 7, 2026Sources
The short version
You would walk into a university workplace where some colleagues describe a tight-knit clinic and others mention politics, favoritism, and feeling stuck. You would also hear frequent praise for time off and educational perks, set against complaints about limited advancement.
Employer research, Sep 7, 2026
You would hear colleagues praise time off, educational perks, and some hybrid flexibility more than a clear clinical ladder.
For experienced nursesSources
You should ask which department you would join, because some people describe a tight-knit workplace and others cite politics and favoritism.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comEducational perks show up in reviews, but promotion paths are described as limited, so you may need to plan growth yourself.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- New grads: 2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Covington
Nursing here
- Career development
Reviews describe limited promotion paths and employees feeling stuck in roles
Tulane University · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Tuition support
Glassdoor summary cites educational perks among praised benefits
Tulane University · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
Student-health NP: long hours, mandatory weekends, paid once monthly on last day; other clinic units not held to same rules
Tulane University · employer research
Sources
As of 2015-02-19Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
Educational perks show up in university-wide reviews, not as a nursing-only promise. Generous time off and some hybrid flexibility are frequently mentioned. A 2024 former employee called benefits decent.
Published pay and benefits
- Benefits
Student-health NPs described as paid RN-level salaries with no negotiation or credit for experience
As of 2015-02-19
Sources
- Benefits
Anonymous former employee described salary as fair and benefits as decent
As of 2024-11-14
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The units
Student Health Center
Former NP said the clinic had enough staff for high daily patient volume; weekends were mandatory.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comEJ Neuro Clinic
Tulane Doctors posted that an RN was needed at the EJ Neuro Clinic.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- NP pay and rigidity
- Former student-health NP called pay insultingly low, non-negotiable, and said hours were inflexible with mandatory weekends.
Sources
As of 2015-02-19Source: glassdoor.com- Clinic colleagues and volume
- Same reviewer found students polite, faculty supportive, and staffing adequate for a busy clinic.
Sources
As of 2015-02-19Source: glassdoor.com- Culture split by department
- Some describe a tight-knit supportive workplace; others cite favoritism, politics, and toxic pockets.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Growth and workload
- Limited advancement and heavy workloads without enough support are recurring complaints.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Time off and flexibility
- Generous time off, educational perks, and some hybrid flexibility are frequently praised.
Sources
- Senior management
- A 2024 former employee cited mediocre department heads and difficult senior management but still liked pay and benefits.
Sources
As of 2024-11-14Source: glassdoor.co.uk
The hard parts
You may find promotion paths limited; some employees feel stuck in their roles.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Covington, LA
Set beneath moss-draped live oaks on Lake Pontchartrain’s Northshore, Covington offers nurses a tranquil base. Decompress along the Bogue Falaya River or bike the Tammany Trace after shifts at St. Tammany Health System. With living costs about 7% below the national average, you gain historic charm just an easy Causeway commute from New Orleans.
Browse roles in Covington- Metro price level · Covington area
- 7% below the national average
- BEA index 92.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,396/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $75,851/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Tulane University hire new grads?
2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Tulane University, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Tulane University
Sources
- facebook.com/TulaneMed/posts/tulanedoctors-are-hiring-rn-needed-oat-our-ej-neuro-clinic/1453065398210963
Nursing here
- glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Employee-Review-Tulane-University-E24603-RVW92859957.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Tulane-University-Standardized-Patient-Reviews-EI_IE24603.0,17_KO18,38.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Tulane-University-E24603-RVW5952646.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2015-02-19
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