Willis Knighton Health
Hospital in Louisiana
- 926 beds
- Hiring days and nights
- Nurse residency
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
A large non-profit system headquartered in Shreveport—four acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation institute, and clinics spread across North, South, Bossier, and Pierremont.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
You step into a 12-month nurse residency with ANCC PTAP accreditation—the only one in the region—and finish alongside cohorts as large as 42 nurses.
For new gradsSources
From day one the residency is built around guidance and mentoring so you are not left to figure out the floor alone.
For new gradsSources
If you want days instead of nights, clinic RN roles run Monday–Friday 8–5 coordinating pediatric teaching and care at WK Preferred Pediatrics and satellite clinics.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Willis Knighton Health Nurse Residency Program · ANCC PTAP (only in region; one of 310 worldwide)
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Willis Knighton Health Nurse Residency Program · ANCC PTAP (only in region; one of 310 worldwide)
Willis Knighton Health · employer research
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- Preceptors and orientation
Residency emphasizes guidance and mentoring from first day for new nurses
Willis Knighton Health · employer research
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As of 2025-12-15Source: wkhs.com- Career development
Some employees note advancement opportunities; others cite rare raises and favoritism in promotions
Willis Knighton Health · employer research
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
Clinic RN example: full-time day Mon–Fri 8–5; FlexPool option listed; reviews say schedule generally fair but understaffing adds stress
Willis Knighton Health · employer research
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- Floating
WK FlexPool career path offered
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As of 2025Source: wkhs.com- Charge opportunities
Charge Nurse role exists with Indeed-reported pay around $38.51/hr
Willis Knighton Health · employer research
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com
Benefits
Company health insurance called out as a strength by a long-tenured former RN; broader benefits pages exist on the careers site.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$16.05–$48.30/hr
Registered Nurse average hourly in Shreveport, LA
As of 2025
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- Hourly pay
$21.73/hr
LPN average hourly Shreveport
As of 2025
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- Hourly pay
$38.51/hr
Charge Nurse average hourly
As of 2025
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- Sign-on bonus
RN Night Shift sign-on bonus mentioned as $2,500 or $3,000
As of 2025
- Sign-on bonus
Shift sign-on bonus eligible; relocation mentioned in nursing career post
As of 2025
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- Benefits
Former RN BSN: very poor industry pay; no regular COL or merit raises
As of 2023-09-13
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Units hiring now
- PediatricsDays 11 open
- Stroke unitNights 11 open
Pediatrics clinic (WK Preferred Pediatrics / Satellite Clinics)
RN coordinates clinic nursing care, patient/family teaching; pediatric experience required; Mon–Fri 8–5 full-time day.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: wkhs.comWillis Knighton Medical Center (Shreveport)
Listed with 926 beds, 1,624 RNs, 18.4 HPPD, 65.2% occupancy, grade A on allnurses profile.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comWillis Knighton Bossier Health Center
Facility listed under system in Bossier City; system also notes Bossier among High Performing locations.
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System acute care / rehab network
Four acute care hospitals plus rehabilitation institute; locations include North, South, Bossier, Pierremont, Rehabilitation.
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Pay and raises
- Nurses describe pay as below industry and say COL/merit raises are uncommon.
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- Benefits
- Company health insurance coverage called a pro by a long-tenured former RN.
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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 2025Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Management
- Frustration with poor communication, micromanagement, and limited change commitment.
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Staffing and workload
- Chronic understaffing creates heavy workload and hurts work-life balance.
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Overall recommendation
- Glassdoor ~3.5/5 from 277 reviews; about 62% would recommend; 60% CEO approval.
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.sg
The hard parts
Nurses on Glassdoor describe pay as below industry level and say cost-of-living and merit raises are uncommon.
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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?
Common questions
Does Willis Knighton Health hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: Willis Knighton Health Nurse Residency Program · ANCC PTAP (only in region; one of 310 worldwide).
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Pediatrics (1) and stroke unit (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Willis Knighton Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Willis Knighton Health
Sources
- allnurses.com/employers/willis-knighton-health-system-s554
Nursing here
- facebook.com/WKHealthSystem/videos/willis-knighton-health-is-excited-to-celebrate-42-amazing-nurses-who-have-comple/4237925099826611
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025-12-15
- facebook.com/WKHealthSystem/posts/are-you-a-nurse-looking-for-a-career-change-willis-knighton-invites-you-to-join-/4566590856703935
Nursing here · as of 2025
- 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 2025
- 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
What nurses say · as of 2025
- indeed.com/cmp/Willis--knighton-Health-System/salaries/Registered-Nurse/Shreveport-LA
Nursing here · as of 2025
- wkhs.com/careers
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025-12-15
- wkhs.com/news-and-stories/wk-news/2025/12/15/willis-knighton-health-s-nurse-residency-program-earns-ancc-ptap-accreditation
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025-12-15
- wkhs.com/news-and-stories/wk-news/2025/10/20/willis-knighton-health-earns-a-u.s.-news---world-report-best-hospitals-award
Nursing here
- wkhs.com/about/leadership-and-governance
Nursing here
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