Location: Atlanta, GA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 03-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 7:00 AM start; exact end time not specified. Weekends required; no block scheduling

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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

• Assess neurological status using NIHSS and provide high-quality neuro stepdown care
• Document patient care and assessments accurately and efficiently in EPIC
• Provide advanced cardiac and respiratory monitoring and intervene per ACLS protocols when needed
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team to create and execute patient care plans
• Educate patients and families about neurological conditions and recovery expectations
• Maintain thorough, gap-free work history and required documentation for assignment continuity
• Support unit flow by assisting with admissions, transfers, and timely handoffs

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Nursys license verification required)
• NIHSS must be included in CV packet to be considered
• Minimum 2 years experience in neuro specialty (neuro stepdown required)
• EPIC experience required—please note EPIC on your profile
• ACLS certification required
• Strong med/surg background with stepdown exposure may be considered if NIHSS and ACLS are present
• Complete candidate profile: resume/work history with no gaps greater than 60 days, skills checklist, references, certification card, and badge-appropriate picture

Knowledge & Skills

• NIHSS neurological assessment and stroke care processes
• Neuro stepdown patient management and monitoring
• Proficient documentation and order entry in EPIC
• ACLS emergency response and cardiac rhythm recognition
• Medical-surgical fundamentals and stepdown nursing experience
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your neuro specialty and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and help navigating assignments near your contract site
• Flexible onboarding with a clear documentation checklist so you can hit the floor confidently
• Professional development support and opportunities to sharpen your neuro skills
• A welcoming culture and managers who interview and move quickly when you’re the right fit
• Paid time to arrange required paperwork and badge-appropriate photos (we make onboarding easier)
• Access to facility resources and mentorship from experienced neuro clinicians

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, GA

Explore Atlanta on your off days: visit the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola, stroll or jog the BeltLine and Piedmont Park, catch a show at the Fox Theatre, wander the High Museum of Art and the Atlanta Botanical Garden, or take a short trip to Stone Mountain for hiking and scenic views. Sports fans can cheer for the Falcons, Braves, or Hawks, and the city’s vibrant food scene and neighborhoods like Midtown and Inman Park offer great weekend adventures.

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