Location: Metairie, Louisiana

Start Date: 09-07-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Flexible per diem shifts, 12.5 hours per shift (no break)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 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, high-quality nursing care to PCU patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and assess patient conditions
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
• Document patient progress accurately and promptly

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Louisiana
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Previous PCU, critical care, or acute care experience preferred
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
• Critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Effective communication with patients, families, and team members
• Proficiency with electronic medical records
• Patient advocacy and compassionate care

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Competitive per diem pay
• Opportunity to work in diverse healthcare settings
• Supportive clinical team
• Easy electronic scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

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