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Registered Nurse - SDU
Location: Metairie, LA
Start Date: 04-27-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: 12.5-hour shifts (exact start/end times and days assigned by facility; 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
- Assess and continuously monitor patients in the Step-Down Unit, intervening promptly as needed
- Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Administer medications and treatments safely, following established protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Perform focused critical assessments and manage telemetry monitoring when indicated
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care to promote recovery
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) — listed as primary skill
- Experience working in a Step-Down Unit (SDU) or similar acute care setting
- Ability to work 12.5-hour shift blocks as scheduled by the facility
- Strong clinical assessment and team communication skills
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient assessment and acuity recognition appropriate for SDU-level care
- Telemetry and cardiac monitoring familiarity
- Clinical documentation and safe medication administration
- Effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and clear communication with patients/families
- Prioritization and time management during high-acuity situations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Paid Time Off so you can recharge and be your best
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your credentials
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Life Insurance and workplace safety programs
- Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people
- Access to employee wellness resources and peer support
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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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