Location: Metairie, Louisiana

Start Date: 08-09-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Various 12.5-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays

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 exceptional care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, intervene as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments with precision
• Educate patients and families on care plans

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• BLS certification required
• ACLS preferred
• Prior PCU or telemetry experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Progressive care and telemetry monitoring
• Critical thinking and rapid decision-making
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Patient education and family support
• Time management in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your life
• Competitive pay rates
• Opportunity to work in diverse clinical settings
• Supportive team environment
• Access to continuing education resources

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