Willis-Knighton Health System
Health system in Shreveport, LA
- Hiring nights and days
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 8 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
For the Willis-Knighton Health System hiring team
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- Stepdown3 roles · 0 who fit
- Cardiology1 role · 1 who fit
- ER1 role · 2 who fit
- L&D1 role · 1 who fit
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The short version
A non-profit system based in Shreveport that runs three facilities and about 720 beds across Louisiana.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
The main Shreveport campus is a teaching hospital with hundreds of beds and a large RN workforce, so acuity and learning stay part of the daily mix.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.comPer-diem mid-shift ED work is posted when you want flexible hours in a fast-paced emergency setting.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 8 roles welcome new grads, and there is a nurse residency
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Nurse Residency Program
Willis-Knighton Health System · employer research
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As of 2024- Preceptors and orientation
12-week orientation with a trained preceptor/mentor on Acute Care Post-Op
Willis-Knighton Health System · employer research
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As of 2026- Career development
Some employees note opportunities for advancement; others cite favoritism affecting promotions
Willis-Knighton Health System · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement listed among RN Staff job benefits
Willis-Knighton Health System · employer research
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As of 2026- Scheduling
ED mid-shift per-diem available; work schedule generally seen as fair per reviews
Willis-Knighton Health System · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement listed for RN staff roles; company health insurance often praised in reviews. Compensation and benefits overall rated about 3.4/5.
Published pay and benefits
- Benefits
Former RN BSN (Shreveport) described very poor industry pay with no regular COL or merit raises
As of 2023-09-13
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- Benefits
Glassdoor category rating Compensation and benefits 3.4/5 (277 reviews)
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- StepdownNights 13 open
- CardiologyDays 11 open
- L&DRotating 11 open
- Med surgNights 11 open
- PACUNights 11 open
Acute Care Post-Op (Pierremont 5th floor)
30-bed preop/postop unit; ratios 5–6 patients per nurse by shift; 12-week orientation with trained preceptor/mentor.
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Source location unconfirmedEmergency Department
Per-diem mid-shift RN role; fast-paced medical emergencies; assessments, meds, monitoring, collaboration, documentation per WKH policy.
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Source location unconfirmedWillis Knighton Medical Center (Shreveport)
926 beds; 1,624 RNs (1,903 total nursing); 18.4 HPPD; 65.2% occupancy; avg stay 4.4 days.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comSpringhill Medical Center
48 beds; 34 RNs (55 total); 38.2 HPPD; 13.3% occupancy; grade C.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comSystem-wide
Non-profit; 3 facilities; 720 total beds; 1,958 nurses; 1.70 RNs per bed; avg NurseScore 30/100; 2023 census 359, 39.3% occupancy.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Pay and raises
- Nurses report below-industry pay and rare COL or merit raises.
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- Benefits
- Company health insurance coverage is frequently cited as a plus.
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As of 2023-09-13Source: glassdoor.com- Culture and coworkers
- Friendly supportive peers noted alongside drama and toxic culture reports.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Management
- Frustration with poor communication, micromanagement, and limited change commitment leading to burnout.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Staffing and workload
- Chronic understaffing creates stress and heavy workload that hurts work-life balance.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Overall ratings
- 3.5 overall; 62% would recommend; 60% CEO approval; 42% positive business outlook across 277 reviews.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg
The hard parts
Nurses here often describe pay as below industry level, with little in the way of regular cost-of-living or merit raises.
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Willis-Knighton laying off 55 workers immediately, 177 more over time
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As of 2017-09-27Source: shreveporttimes.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?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
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 Willis-Knighton Health System hire new grads?
2 of 8 roles welcome new grads. Its nurse residency: Nurse Residency Program.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 3 are night shifts, 2 are day shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
Stepdown (3), cardiology (1), L&D (1), med surg (1) and more.
How do I apply?
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Sources
- allnurses.com/employers/willis-knighton-health-system-s554
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Willis-Knighton-Health-System-Bossier-City-Reviews-EI_IE264801.0,29_IL.30,42_IC1150087.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Willis-Knighton-Health-System-E264801-RVW80034567.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-09-13
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Willis-Knighton-Health-System-Reviews-E264801.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2017/09/27/willis-knighton-laying-off-55-workers-immediately-177-more-over-time/710733001
The hard parts · as of 2017-09-27
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