Location: New Orleans, LA

Start Date: 09-07-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem, 12-hour shifts, flexible scheduling

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 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, evidence-based nursing care to Med/Surg patients
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the care team
• Administer medications and treatments with precision and care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans
• Educate patients and families on health management and recovery

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered RN license in Louisiana
• Current BLS certification
• Previous Med/Surg nursing experience preferred but not required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR)
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling that fits your lifestyle
• Opportunities to pick up shifts in a variety of Med/Surg units
• Access to continuing education and professional development
• Supportive, collaborative healthcare team
• Referral bonus program for bringing friends along

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