Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Start Date: 08-18-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: 12-hour shifts; days and nights available, schedule varies based on per diem needs

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $47 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages
• Triage patients quickly and efficiently to prioritize care and improve outcomes
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to stabilize and treat acute conditions
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and emergency interventions as ordered
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Louisiana or a compact state
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Prior emergency department experience strongly preferred
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency triage and patient assessment
• Cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Wound care, splinting, and emergency procedures
• IV placement and medication administration
• Comfortable using electronic health records (EHR)
• Excellent teamwork and patient advocacy skills

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life
• Opportunity to pick up shifts that work for you
• Gain diverse emergency nursing experience
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Referral bonus program

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