Location: Athens, Georgia

Start Date: 08-31-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Flexible 12.5-hour per diem shifts, variable days and times (RN - Med/Surg)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $48 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 compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to medical-surgical patients
• Monitor patient conditions and respond quickly to changes
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Georgia or a compact NLC state
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required
• Med/Surg experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible per diem shifts as needed

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and care planning
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Wound care and infection control
• Electronic health record documentation
• Team collaboration and patient education

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Pick up shifts when it works for you
• Gain diverse Med/Surg experience across different units
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on patient care

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