Location: Atlanta, GA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 03-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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, compassionate nursing care for spinal neuro trauma and surgical patients, including quads and paraplegics
• Perform thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for complex spinal cord injuries
• Manage post-operative and trauma-related nursing interventions with attention to safety and recovery
• Document all patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic — EPIC experience is required
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (surgeons, PT/OT, respiratory, case management) to optimize outcomes
• Educate patients and families on injury management, recovery expectations, and discharge planning
• Maintain required certifications and keep Nursys license verification current

Qualifications

• Active RN license with Nursys verification (must be loadable to profile)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in spinal neuro trauma or related surgical trauma specialty
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic (EPIC required)
• Complete professional profile: up-to-date resume/work history (no gaps > 60 days), skills checklist, references, certification card, and badge-appropriate photo
• Comfort working with high-acuity patients including gunshot wounds, spinal cord injuries, quads and paraplegics
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and teamwork mindset

Education

• Active RN licensure (Nursys verifiable)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Epic EMR documentation and order management
• Spinal cord injury care and neurotrauma nursing principles
• Surgical nursing and post-op management
• Trauma assessment and stabilization
• Wound care and pressure injury prevention
• Patient and family education on mobility, skin integrity and adaptive needs
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and support with Nursys verification to make onboarding smooth
• Paid time off options to recharge between high-impact shifts
• Travel-friendly accommodations and support for contract assignments
• A collaborative, high-energy team that values your clinical expertise
• Professional development and CE opportunities to grow your specialty skills
• Credentialing and documentation support so you can focus on patients
• A patient-centered environment where your work makes a measurable difference

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, GA

Explore Atlanta between shifts: take a stroll or picnic in Piedmont Park, wander the Atlanta BeltLine and discover local murals and eateries, visit the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola for iconic attractions, or dive into the city's rich history at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Food lovers will enjoy diverse dining and vibrant neighborhoods like Midtown and Inman Park. For quick weekend escapes, Stone Mountain and nearby North Georgia hiking trails are great options.

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