Registered Nurse (SDU)

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing • Metairie, LA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities across hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices. They are seeking a dedicated Per-Diem Registered Nurse for an opening at a hospital in Metairie, LA. In this role, the nurse will deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a dynamic setting, managing a diverse patient population and collaborating with a skilled healthcare team. The position offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment, and the chance to contribute to improving patient outcomes in a critical care setting.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered RN license from the state of LA and current BLS Certification.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of RN work experience.
• Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, effective communication, cultural competency, collaboration, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conducting final health checks (vital signs, allergies, fasting status), verifying consent forms, and preparing the patient psychologically and physically for surgery.
• Closely monitoring vital signs, airway patency, and consciousness levels as patients emerge from anesthesia, while managing pain and post-operative nausea.
• Assisting patients to sit, stand, and walk to ensure they are safe and steady, meeting mobility criteria required for discharge.
• Providing comprehensive verbal and written aftercare instructions regarding wound management, medications, and "red flag" symptoms to ensure a safe recovery at home.
• Inserting and removing IV cannulas, and administering prescribed medications (including IV fluids, antibiotics, and analgesics).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a strong hourly rate of $41.76 per hour.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes in a critical care setting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level