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Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Location: New Orleans, LA
Start Date: 04-18-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: 12-hour shifts (exact start/end times and specific days not provided); MED/SURG
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, patient-centered care on a Med/Surg unit
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments and discharge planning
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold facility standards and policies
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Louisiana or compact license as applicable)
- Clinical experience or training in medical-surgical nursing; comfort with 12-hour shift care
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS or specialty certifications a plus
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to pass facility credentialing and any required background checks
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Medical-surgical nursing knowledge and patient assessment skills
- Medication administration and IV therapy familiarity
- Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation skills
- Ability to prioritize, triage and manage multiple patients safely
- Strong teamwork, communication and patient education abilities
- Basic familiarity with common inpatient monitoring and equipment
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Generous paid time off so you can recharge and enjoy life in New Orleans
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
- 401K retirement savings plan with employer match to help you plan ahead
- Supportive team culture that values your expertise and well-being
- Opportunities for continuing education and clinical development
- Referral bonus program — bring great colleagues and be rewarded
- Employee resources for mental health and work-life balance
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med/Surg? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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