Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Start Date: 09-08-2026

End Date: 12-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift; schedule varies (deferred), with 8, 10, or 16-hour shift options; must be willing to work assigned shifts including weekends and holidays, no block scheduling

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $47 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 expert nursing care to a high-acuity surgery trauma population, including patients with gunshot wounds, quadriplegia, and paraplegia
• Collaborate with ED nurses and the admitting unit to ensure seamless, safe patient handoffs
• Manage a 5:1 patient ratio with robust support from nursing support techs, phlebotomists, and night unit secretaries
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using EPIC
• Respond quickly and compassionately to complex trauma patients and their families
• Work as a vital part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Georgia (or compact state)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a surgery trauma or high-acuity setting
• Current BLS certification (AHA required)
• ACLS certification preferred
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records required
• Willingness to work assigned shifts with no block scheduling and no RTO
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced trauma environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of high-acuity trauma nursing, including spinal cord injuries and post-op surgical care
• Skilled in EPIC documentation and charting
• Ability to stay calm and focused during emergencies
• Clear communication and teamwork across disciplines
• Understanding of trauma patient populations and their unique physical and emotional needs
• Comfort with a fast-paced, high-stakes hospital environment

Benefits

• Weekly pay and guaranteed 36 hours
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, Georgia

Experience all that Atlanta has to offer during your assignment! Explore the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and Centennial Olympic Park, catch a show at the Fox Theatre, hike or bike the Atlanta BeltLine, unwind in Piedmont Park, and enjoy incredible Southern cuisine in Midtown and the historic Sweet Auburn district. There's always something exciting happening in this vibrant city!

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