Location: Metairie, Louisiana

Start Date: 08-20-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Flexible 12.5-hour shifts, day/night rotation as needed

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 emergency nursing care to patients of all ages
• Assess, triage, and stabilize patients in critical conditions
• Administer medications, IVs, and treatments as ordered
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to develop care plans
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Emergency or acute care nursing experience is a plus
• Ability to think critically and act quickly in high-pressure situations

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Knowledge of emergency nursing procedures and protocols
• Compassionate patient-centered care approach

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling that fits your life
• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced emergency department
• Supportive and collaborative healthcare team
• Opportunity to work with modern medical technology
• A rewarding way to grow your nursing skills
• Per diem flexibility for work-life balance

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