Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Start Date: 08-26-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: As needed, flexible 12-hour shifts with variable start times and days

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, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans
• Administer medications and treatments with accuracy and safety
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver optimal outcomes
• Monitor patient vitals and respond to changes in condition
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and documentation

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana or a compact state
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Previous med/surg or acute care nursing experience is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to adapt to changing patient needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of medical-surgical nursing principles and best practices
• Comfortable using electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients effectively
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
• Sound critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle
• Opportunity to work in a premier New Orleans health system
• Gain diverse clinical experience across med/surg units
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Referral bonuses for bringing fellow nurses on board
• Professional growth and continuing education opportunities

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