Location: Atlanta, GA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Weekday nights (Monday-Friday), 2-week repeating schedule; specific start/end times not provided (Night shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $41 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 high-quality bedside care for Level 1 trauma and post-craniotomy patients, prioritizing safety and recovery
• Assess, monitor, and document patient status and response to interventions with precision
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate timely, evidence-based care
• Respond rapidly to emergent situations and implement trauma protocols effectively
• Complete skills-checklist items to demonstrate competence in craniotomy and trauma care
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families during critical care moments
• Maintain accurate demographic and credential documentation in HWL profile as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Level 1 trauma experience — must be listed in your work history exactly as Level 1 trauma
• Demonstrated experience caring for craniotomy patients with a strong rating on the skills checklist
• Comfort and experience working night shifts and high-acuity trauma environments
• Ability to upload required demographic information, including full SSN and badge-appropriate photo, to HWL profile
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ability to work in fast-paced teams
• Current state licensure and certifications (e.g., RN, BLS/ACLS) are highly recommended — please have them ready

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced trauma nursing knowledge and protocols
• Post-craniotomy patient care and neurosurgical monitoring
• Critical care assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, and neuro checks
• Accurate documentation and use of skills-checklist verification
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and handoff practices
• Calm, decisive response to emergencies and rapid changes in patient condition

Benefits

• Generous travel perks and support to make your contract smooth and enjoyable
• Comprehensive health coverage options so you can stay healthy and focused
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• A supportive team that values your trauma expertise and clinical judgment
• Robust onboarding and skills-checklist validation so you feel confident on day one
• Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Easy access to assignment coordinators who actually respond

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, GA

Explore Atlanta on your time off: stroll or run through Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine, visit the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola, catch a show at the historic Fox Theatre, or spend a foodie weekend in vibrant Midtown and Inman Park. History buffs can tour the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and sports fans have access to major pro teams year-round. With Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport nearby, easy weekend trips to Charleston, Chattanooga, or the North Georgia mountains are within reach.

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