Location: Metairie, Louisiana

Start Date: 08-18-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: 12.5-hour shifts, schedule varies

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, patient-centered care to medical-surgical patients
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and vital signs
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and adjust care plans
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Respond quickly and effectively to changes in patient status

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana RN license or compact state license
• Current BLS certification required
• Previous Med/Surg nursing experience preferred
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of medical-surgical nursing principles and best practices
• Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and medication administration
• Comfortable using electronic health records (EHR) for documentation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize care and manage multiple patients effectively

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life
• Opportunity to pick up shifts across Med/Surg
• Supportive healthcare team that values your expertise
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Referral bonus program for bringing friends on board
• Work-life balance with as-needed scheduling

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