Location: Metairie, Louisiana

Start Date: 08-16-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Flexible, 12.5-hour shifts, days/evenings/nights 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 comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients of all ages
• Perform rapid assessments and triage to prioritize patient needs
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to develop care plans
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to emergencies with appropriate interventions
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification preferred
• Previous emergency department experience preferred
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing assessment and triage
• Telemetry monitoring
• IV insertion and phlebotomy
• Wound care and splinting
• Knowledge of emergency medications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to gain diverse emergency nursing experience
• Supportive and collaborative healthcare team
• Work-life balance with the ability to choose your shifts
• Access to ongoing professional development

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