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Registered Nurse - SDU
Location: Metairie, LA
Start Date: 04-02-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: 12.5-hour shifts (specific start/end times and scheduled days not provided) — RN - SDU. Assignment start: April 2, 2026.
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, patient-centered nursing care in the Step-Down Unit
- Perform thorough assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, including telemetry
- Administer medications, IV therapies and treatments safely and accurately
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments and discharge plans
- Document care clearly and timely in the patient record
Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered RN license in Louisiana (or eligible for compact licensure)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Experience caring for progressive care/step-down patients is preferred
- Strong assessment and telemetry monitoring skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital setting
- Positive communication skills and a team-first attitude
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; BSN preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient assessment and clinical decision-making for higher-acuity patients
- Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
- IV therapy, medication administration and infusion management
- Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and manage time during 12.5-hour shifts
- Strong interpersonal skills for patient/family education and teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with medical, dental & vision options
- 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Generous paid time off so you can recharge and be your best
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- A supportive team culture where your voice matters
- Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
- Referral bonus program to reward you for building the team
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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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