Location: Atlanta, GA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 03-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including weekends

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 compassionate, high-quality Med/Surg nursing care for a 30-bed mixed unit
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in collaboration with the care team
• Manage a patient load consistent with a 5-6:1 ratio while maintaining safe practices
• Respond effectively to level 1 trauma and acute care situations when they arise
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely
• Educate patients and families about care plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Communicate clearly with interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient transitions
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and a positive attitude on every shift

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for practice in Georgia (GA) or compact state privileges
• Minimum 2 years Med/Surg nursing experience; level 1 trauma or mid-to-large hospital experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Travel nurse experience preferred but not required
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong Med/Surg clinical assessment and patient care skills
• Experience managing multiple patients with varied acuity
• Comfortable in trauma-informed care settings and acute interventions
• Excellent documentation and electronic medical record (EMR) skills
• Clear communication and teamwork, with a positive, patient-centered approach
• Ability to follow protocols, prioritize tasks, and maintain situational awareness

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a generous housing stipend to keep your stay comfortable
• Travel reimbursement so your move is easy and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant
• Flexible schedules to help you balance work and life on the road
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• A supportive team that values your experience and positive attitude
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and everyone wins

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, GA

Explore Atlanta between shifts — visit the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola, stroll or run along the Atlanta BeltLine and through Piedmont Park, catch a show at the historic Fox Theatre, or dive into history at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. For a nature break, check out Stone Mountain Park, and consider weekend trips to nearby gems like Chattanooga or the scenic North Georgia mountains.

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