Registered Nurse (SDU) at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

Metairie, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

41.76

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical judgment, Critical thinking, Effective communication, Cultural competency, Collaboration, Adaptability, Vital signs monitoring, Patient preparation, Anesthesia recovery management, Pain management, IV cannula insertion, Medication administration, Wound management, Patient mobility assistance

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Registered Nurse (SDU) - Metairie, LA (#SM0106) Schedule based on your preferred hours and days! No Client Interview Needed. Start right after credentialing! Get immediate login access to the platform with all open shifts! Location: Metairie, LA Employment Type: Per-Diem (this is a 1099 position) Hourly Rate: $41.76 per hour About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals. Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Per-Diem Registered Nurse for an opening at a hospital in Metairie, LA. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a dynamic setting, managing a diverse patient population and collaborating with a skilled healthcare team. Why Join Us? Competitive Compensation: Earn a strong hourly rate of $41.76 per hour. Work Schedule: This is a per-diem position. 7:00 am - 7:30 pm CDT ( 30 min break) 7:00 pm - 7:30 am CDT ( 30 min break) 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. Key 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 analgesia). Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives Qualifications: 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

The Registered Nurse will monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, manage pain, and provide post-operative care including wound management and medication administration. They will also collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and prepare patients for surgical procedures.