Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Start Date: 08-19-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem 12-hour shifts, day or night options, schedule varies based on availability

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 Med/Surg patients
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care based on individual patient needs
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Monitor vital signs and recognize changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to optimize outcomes
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Louisiana or a compact state
• Current BLS certification
• Previous Med/Surg nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Wound care and patient mobility support
• Electronic health record documentation
• Care coordination and patient education
• Compassionate and empathetic bedside manner

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your life
• Opportunity to expand your Med/Surg experience with diverse patient cases
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Referral bonus program
• Convenient location in the heart of New Orleans

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