Registered Nurse (ICU)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Metairie, LA (#SM0104)

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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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients, managing complex conditions, advanced life support equipment (e.g., ventilators, vasoactive drips), and continuous physiological monitoring.
• Perform vigilant, ongoing patient assessment and surveillance, interpreting subtle changes in condition and responding immediately to prevent clinical deterioration.
• Administer and titrate potent medications and intravenous therapies with precision, based on comprehensive patient data and physician orders.
• Collaborate as a core member of a multidisciplinary team (physicians, specialists, respiratory therapists) to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Provide compassionate communication and support to patients and their families during critical illness, facilitating understanding and involvement in care decisions.

How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume/CV to View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call our office at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more about this opportunity and others we offer.

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