Location: Metairie, Louisiana

Start Date: 08-20-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Flexible per diem shifts - 12.5-hour shifts as scheduled by facility needs

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, high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages
• Triage patients quickly and efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced ER environment
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and document patient responses accurately
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Respond to medical emergencies with composure, critical thinking, and expertise

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Louisiana or a compact state
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification preferred
• Previous emergency department or critical care nursing experience preferred
• Strong critical thinking, triage, and prioritization skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing best practices and protocols
• Triage and patient assessment skills
• ACLS and PALS algorithms
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling that fits your life
• Opportunity to pick up shifts in a fast-paced emergency department
• Work alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team at LCMC Health
• Gain diverse experience and sharpen your emergency nursing skills
• Access to continuing education and professional growth opportunities

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