Location: Athens, Georgia

Start Date: 08-30-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem, 12.5-hour shifts - schedule flexible, as needed (shift start/end times not specified)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 direct patient care to medical-surgical patients
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, reporting changes promptly
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Current BLS certification required
• Previous med/surg or acute care nursing experience preferred
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible per diem shifts

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Care coordination and patient education
• Infection control and safety protocols

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Diverse clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing
• Supportive team environment that values your contribution
• Opportunity to make a real difference in patient lives
• Professional growth and learning opportunities

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