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Registered Nurse - SDU
Location: Metairie, LA
Start Date: 05-02-2026
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 compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to SDU patients using evidence-based practices
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized nursing interventions
- Monitor patients closely and communicate changes promptly to the interdisciplinary team
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and document thoroughly
- Collaborate with physicians, techs and ancillary staff to coordinate safe transitions of care
- Serve as a patient and family educator and advocate during the SDU stay
- Contribute to unit quality improvement and safety initiatives
Qualifications
- Current RN license in Louisiana or eligible for licensure
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS preferred or obtainable after hire
- Clinical experience in progressive care, step-down or med-surg nursing recommended
- Strong assessment, critical thinking and communication skills
- Ability to work 12.5-hour shifts and adapt to unit staffing patterns
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of progressive care/step-down nursing practices and monitoring
- Familiarity with telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation helpful
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and accurate documentation
- Effective time management and prioritization under busy conditions
- Team-oriented mindset and strong patient advocacy skills
Benefits
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Paid Time Off to recharge and be your best
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
- 401K retirement savings plan with employer match options
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
- Comprehensive orientation and mentorship so you hit the floor confident
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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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