Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Start Date: 08-16-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Flexible 12-hour shifts, as needed (per diem)

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

• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Monitor vital signs, assess patient conditions, and respond quickly to changes
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Educate and support patients and their families during challenging times
• Document patient progress accurately and maintain detailed records

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Louisiana (or compact state)
• Previous ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills
• A passion for patient-centered care

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing principles and best practices
• Ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Emergency response and rapid assessment
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Compassionate communication with patients and families

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to pick up shifts at a leading health system
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Professional development resources
• Referral bonus program
• A chance to make a real difference in patient lives

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