Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Start Date: 09-08-2026

End Date: 12-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 8/10/16-hour shifts, schedule assigned (deferred scheduling); no block schedules, guaranteed 36 hours per week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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, high-acuity nursing care to a diverse surgical trauma patient population
• Collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to manage complex cases, including gunshot wounds, quads, and paraplegic patients
• Partner closely with Nursing Support Techs, phlebotomists, and unit secretaries to ensure seamless patient care
• Coordinate thorough nurse handoffs between the ED and admitting unit to promote patient safety and continuity
• Document accurately in EPIC while advocating for patients and their families during critical moments

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a surgical or trauma specialty
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS preferred
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Willingness to work assigned shifts and adapt to changing unit needs

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills for high-acuity trauma patients
• Comfortable managing surgical and trauma conditions, including spinal cord injuries
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-stakes unit while maintaining empathy and professionalism

Benefits

• Housing assistance to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, Georgia

When you're off the clock, Atlanta is yours to explore! Enjoy the vibrant BeltLine, relax in Piedmont Park, visit the Georgia Aquarium, or learn about history at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. For a weekend escape, head to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains or the charming streets of Savannah.

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