Location: Atlanta, GA

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 05-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends; exact start/end times vary by schedule (no block schedules)

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-acuity nursing care for surgical, trauma and spinal/neuro patients.
• Lead and participate in thorough nurse handoffs with ED and admitting units to ensure continuity of care.
• Manage complex cases including gunshot wounds, quadriplegia and paraplegia with clinical confidence and calm.
• Coordinate care with support techs, phlebotomists and unit staff to maintain efficient workflows and safe patient ratios.
• Document patient status and interventions accurately in EPIC and support unit quality and safety initiatives.
• Advocate for patient needs, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and contribute to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required (state licensure or compact as applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in trauma, surgical, or high-acuity specialty required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Experience with EPIC documentation is required
• Comfort managing high-acuity patient loads and working in fast-paced trauma/surgical settings
• Strong communication skills for effective nurse handoffs and interdisciplinary collaboration

Knowledge & Skills

• High acuity nursing and critical thinking under pressure
• Trauma nursing, including care of gunshot and multi-trauma patients
• Surgical nursing and post-operative management
• Neuro (spinal) nursing experience
• Skilled nurse handoffs and interdisciplinary communication
• EPIC electronic documentation proficiency
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and familiarity with ACLS protocols
• Ability to work varied shifts and maintain patient safety at a 5:1 ratio

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to plan for your future
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge after intense assignments
• Travel reimbursement and travel support services
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Referral bonus program for helping us grow our team
• A supportive, experienced team that values your expertise and well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, GA

Explore Atlanta’s rich cultural scene during your time off: visit the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola, enjoy concerts and trails along the Atlanta BeltLine, wander through Centennial Olympic Park and the High Museum of Art, or relax in Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. For weekend escapes, take scenic drives to Stone Mountain, Asheville or the North Georgia mountains, or plan a longer trip to Savannah for historic charm and coastal vibes.

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