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Registered Nurse - Trauma/Surgical
Location: Atlanta, GA
Start Date: 03-16-2026
End Date: 05-09-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating day and night shifts (schedule varies); must be willing to work assigned shifts, no block schedules. Specific start/end times vary by assignment and will be provided with the schedule.
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
- Assess and manage high-acuity surgical and trauma patients with precision and compassion
- Provide evidence-based nursing care for spinal/neuro, trauma, and surgical populations
- Stabilize and respond rapidly to acute events including gunshot and spinal cord injuries
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to create and implement patient-centered plans
- Document patient condition and interventions accurately in EPIC
- Educate patients and families about care plans, post-op needs, and discharge goals
- Maintain competency with advanced monitoring, wound care, and specialized equipment
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that improve outcomes for critically injured patients
Qualifications
- Active RN license (state-appropriate) with Nursys license verification
- Minimum 2 years of experience in trauma, surgical, spinal or high-acuity specialty
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Hands-on EPIC experience required — charting and documentation skills are a must
- Complete candidate profile with work history/resume (no gaps greater than 60 days), skills checklist, certification card, references, and badge-appropriate photo
Knowledge & Skills
- Trauma nursing and emergency stabilization
- Surgical nursing care and post-op management
- Spinal and neuro care including spinal cord injury management (quads, paraplegic)
- High-acuity patient assessment and prioritization
- EPIC electronic charting and documentation
- Comfort with gunshot/trauma cases and complex wound care
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork abilities
Benefits
- Generous travel support and housing assistance to help you feel at home while on assignment
- Medical, dental & vision options so you can take care of yourself while you take care of others
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement — we help keep your credentials current
- Continuing education and certification support so you can grow your skills and career
- Travel reimbursement and assistance with assignment logistics
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- A collaborative, high-acuity team that values your expertise and input
- Referral program and internal recognition for top performers
Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, GA
Atlanta is a vibrant hub with plenty to explore between shifts. Take a stroll or jog along the Atlanta BeltLine, relax in Piedmont Park, or visit the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola on your days off. Art lovers can enjoy the High Museum of Art and the Atlanta Botanical Garden offers a peaceful escape. For a weekend adventure, Stone Mountain and nearby hiking trails are easy day trips, and the city’s lively dining and music scenes mean there’s always a new place to try after a long shift.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Trauma/Surgical? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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