# Registered Nurse (MED/SURG)

> Greenlife Healthcare Staffing · New Orleans, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-05-01

**Salary:** USD 43,000–86,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Joseph Agha

## Description

**Registered Nurse (MED/SURG) - New Orleans, LA (#SM0125)**

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-   _**Location: New Orleans, LA**_
-   _**Employment Type: Per-Diem**_
-   _**Hourly Rate: $41.48 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:**

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a **Registered Nurse (MED/SURG)** to fill an opening at a hospital located in New Orleans, LA. This role is ideal for a dedicated RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive care to adult and adolescent patients with a variety of medical conditions and post-surgical needs.

**Why Join Us?**

-   **Competitive Compensation:** $41.48 per hour
-   **Work Schedule:**

-   7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CDT (includes a 30-minute break)
-   7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CST (includes a 30-minute break)
-   7:00 PM - 7:00 AM CDT (includes a 30-minute break)
-   7:00 PM - 7:00 AM CST (includes a 30-minute break)
-   Per-diem (flexible shift options available)

-   **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.

**Qualifications:**

-   **Education:** Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree).
-   **Licensure:** Active Louisiana state RN license and current BLS Certification.
-   **Experience:** At least one year of relevant experience is required.
-   **Technical Skills:** Proficient in IV therapy, wound care, medication administration (including P.O., IV, IM, and SQ routes), use of infusion pumps, and electronic medical records (EMR).
-   **Soft Skills:** Excellent critical thinking and time management skills; strong verbal and written communication; empathetic and patient-focused demeanor; ability to prioritize multiple patients' needs.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a diverse patient population with medical diagnoses (e.g., pneumonia, CHF, COPD, diabetes) and post-surgical conditions (e.g., appendectomy, cholecystectomy, orthopedic repairs, abdominal surgeries).
-   Administer medications, fluids, and blood products as ordered, monitoring for adverse reactions.
-   Perform frequent patient assessments, including vital signs, pain levels, intake/output, and mental status.
-   Collaborate with physicians, case managers, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care.
-   Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, post-discharge instructions, and disease management.
-   Monitor for post-operative complications, including infection, bleeding, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and ileus.
-   Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, ambulation, toileting, and feeding as needed.
-   Respond to changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and communicate concerns to the medical team.
-   Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all nursing care and patient responses in the EMR.
-   Ensure a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including fall prevention protocols and infection control measures.

_**Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives**_

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