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Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical
Location: New Orleans, LA
Start Date: 05-14-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (typical windows: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), schedule varies by unit
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, patient-centered nursing care on a Medical-Surgical unit
- Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes, and escalate concerns promptly
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and discharge planning
- Educate patients and families on care plans, medications, and follow-up
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana (required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
- Advanced certifications such as ACLS or PALS preferred when applicable
- Prior Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred
- Comfortable working 12-hour shifts and adapting to rotating schedules
- Clear background check and ability to meet facility onboarding requirements
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- Medication administration and IV therapy knowledge
- Proficient documentation and charting in electronic health records
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage a busy patient load safely
- Basic familiarity with common Med-Surg procedures and post-op care
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for tomorrow
- Paid time off so you can recharge and enjoy life outside work
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
- Generous continuing education support and tuition assistance
- A supportive team that values YOU — great colleagues and nurse leadership
- Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
- Opportunity for career advancement within a respected health system
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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