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Registered Nurse - SDU
Location: Metairie, LA
Start Date: 05-17-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: 12.5-hour shifts (exact start/end times and specific days to be confirmed), RN - SDU
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, compassionate nursing care for step-down/SDU patients
- Continuously assess and monitor patient condition, escalating concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and document thoroughly
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
- Educate patients and families about care plans, recovery expectations, and discharge needs
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) — primary requirement (as indicated in the posting)
- Experience or comfort working in a Step-Down Unit (SDU) is expected or preferred
- Ability to work 12.5-hour shifts as noted in the job details
- Available to start for the assignment beginning 2026-05-17 (start date provided)
- Eligible to work in Metairie, LA and meet facility onboarding requirements
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient patient assessment and telemetry monitoring for step-down patients
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking in acute care situations
- Medication administration and IV/infusion familiarity
- Clear, professional communication with patients, families, and team members
- Comfort with electronic health record documentation and unit workflow
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Paid Time Off to recharge and come back strong
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions
- Employee wellness programs and resources to help maintain balance
- Referral bonus program and recognition for outstanding work
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - SDU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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