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Registered Nurse - SDU
Location: Metairie, LA
Start Date: 04-09-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: 12.5-hour shifts (exact start/end times and days to be confirmed) — SDU (Step-Down Unit)
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 nursing care to SDU patients, monitoring and responding to changes in condition
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to create and implement patient-centered care plans
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions safely and accurately
- Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings clearly and timely
- Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge planning
- Escalate changes in patient status and participate in unit-based problem solving to improve outcomes
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (LA license or compact RN preferred)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Experience or comfort working in a step-down/SDU environment preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; BSN preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Familiarity with cardiac monitoring and intermediate care nursing practices
- Ability to prioritize and manage a caseload in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Skilled in medication administration and documentation best practices
- Proficient in patient/family education and discharge planning
- Comfortable using electronic health record systems
Benefits
- Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and celebrated
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Paid time off so you can recharge and be your best for patients
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help maintain your credentials
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Referral bonus program — bring great people, get rewarded
- 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
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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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