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Registered Nurse-Healthcare for Homeless Veterans
Veterans Health Administration · Shreveport, LA
$65k–$130k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Bossier City, LA
The median registered nurse pay in the Bossier City area is $40.00 per hour ($83,200 a year), with the typical range running from $36.83 to $50.06. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Bossier City and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bossier City. The free report below lists employers near Bossier City and what they pay.
- $40.00median pay per hour, Shreveport
- $37–$50typical range per hour
- 5,650registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse-Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team Outpatient Staff
Veterans Health Administration · Shreveport, LA
$65k–$130k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Fresenius Medical Care · Bossier City, LA
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The metro median is 5% above the Louisiana statewide median of $37.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,650 registered nurses employed in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area, 35.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.45 | $65,420 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.83 | $76,610 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.00 | $83,200 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.06 | $104,120 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.94 | $130,920 | 40% above U.S. median |
How Bossier City ranks
- 166th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 68th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Louisiana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Bossier City
- Overall prices in Shreveport-Bossier City run 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% below the U.S. average (index 52.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.00 median hour buys what $47.19 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Bossier City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,440
- Per year: $72,000
- Per month: $6,000
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bossier City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Bossier City
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bossier City. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Behavioral Center, Llc Bossier City, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Bossier Parish
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Bossier Parish (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LA | 9 mi | $40.00/hr | 176,578 |
| Longview, TX | 64 mi | $38.12/hr | 83,668 |
| Tyler, TX | 97 mi | $37.24/hr | 112,219 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 163 mi | $37.62/hr | 81,157 |
| Rockwall, TX | 164 mi | $47.47/hr | 53,547 |
| Little Rock, AR | 169 mi | $38.38/hr | 204,774 |
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License and tax basics in Louisiana
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement.
Louisiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Bossier City, LA?
Registered Nurses in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area have a median pay of $40.00 per hour, about $83,200 a year. The middle half earn between $36.83 and $50.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bossier City a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Shreveport-Bossier City ranks 68th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 166th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 15% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Bossier City?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bossier City.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Bossier City as a registered nurse?
Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bossier City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Bossier Parish. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bossier City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bossier City is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Bossier City?
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Your RN pay reportBossier City, LA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationShreveport, LA · 3 postings$46.70/ hr$31–$67
- Select MedicalJefferson, LA · 3 postings$44.01/ hr$36–$50
- Acadia HealthcareCovington, LA · 5 postings$38.00/ hr$30–$46
- Louisiana Children's Medical CenterNew Orleans, LA · 9 wage offers$37.00/ hr$30–$44
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$31Median$42.07High$62
13 RN postings with published pay in Louisiana, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 RN roles
- RN Admissions PRNPer diem$34.00–$42.00/ hour
- RN Admissions PRNPer diem$30.25–$46.43/ hour
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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