Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Start Date: 08-27-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per Diem, 12-hour shifts, flexible scheduling

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 high-quality, compassionate nursing care to Med/Surg patients
• Assess, plan, and implement individualized patient care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
• Monitor and document patient vital signs, symptoms, and progress
• Collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)
• Previous Med/Surg experience is a plus
• Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication and patient advocacy abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in patient assessment, care planning, and documentation
• IV therapy and medication administration expertise
• Wound care, catheterization, and other standard nursing procedures
• Comfortable using electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your life and commitments
• Opportunity to gain diverse Med/Surg experience
• Work alongside a supportive and collaborative healthcare team
• Access to professional development and continuing education
• Referral bonus program to earn extra rewards
• Make a meaningful difference in patient lives every day

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