Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130

County:CaddoCBSA Area:Shreveport-Bossier City, LAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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At a glance

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Shreveport, Louisiana, a major city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. The facility’s history of sponsoring H1B and EB3 visas indicates openness to international recruitment in the future.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 395
RN Count: 700
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Non-Profit

Licensure in Louisiana

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: Undefined
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Specific educational review

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA overview

Financials

Median $83,200

$65,410

10th

$130,920

90th

Cost of Living Index

87.13(12.87 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,492 (+2% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).