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Registered Nurse - SDU
Location: Metairie, LA
Start Date: 04-05-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: 12.5-hour shifts; specific start/end times and days not specified (RN - SDU)
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 excellent, compassionate nursing care to patients in the Step-Down Unit
- Continuously monitor patient status and intervene promptly to ensure safety
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to implement care plans
- Perform thorough assessments and document changes in patient condition
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans
- Support unit initiatives that improve patient outcomes and workflow
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana or RN licensure eligible
- Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred or encouraged
- Clinical experience in Step-Down, telemetry, or critical care settings preferred
- Strong assessment skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced unit
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills; dependable and patient-centered
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency in patient monitoring and telemetry interpretation
- IV therapy, medication administration, and infusion pump familiarity
- Skilled in clinical assessment and early recognition of deterioration
- Comfortable working within electronic medical records and documentation standards
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you prepare for the future
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
- Life insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - SDU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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