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Registered Nurse - SDU
Location: Metairie, LA
Start Date: 04-16-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: Rotating 12.5-hour shifts (exact start/end times 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, patient-centered nursing care for step-down unit patients
- Perform timely and accurate patient assessments and monitor telemetry
- Administer medications and treatments safely and document appropriately
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate when needed
- Educate patients and families about care plans, treatments, and discharge
- Maintain clear, accurate charting in the electronic medical record
- Support unit flow by assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse license in Louisiana or eligible for licensure
- Primary skill set: RN experience and familiarity with Step-Down Unit care
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Comfortable with telemetry monitoring and intermediate acuity patients
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing diploma required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring
- Patient assessment and early recognition of deterioration
- IV therapy and medication administration best practices
- Care planning, prioritization, and time management
- Proficient documentation in electronic medical records
- Effective interdisciplinary communication
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
- Paid time off to rest, recharge, and actually finish a good book
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your credentials
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- A supportive team culture that values collaboration and compassion
- Employee wellness programs and resources
- Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow
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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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