Location: Atlanta, GA

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 05-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift starting 7:00 AM; weekends required; no block scheduling (exact end time not specified)

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 and monitor neuro stepdown patients using NIHSS and other clinical tools to ensure rapid recognition of change
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care including medication administration, neurological checks, and telemetry monitoring
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC so the whole care team stays informed
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to create and execute patient-centered plans
• Respond to emergencies and activate ACLS protocols as needed
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatments, and discharge planning with clarity and empathy
• Maintain professional credentials and complete required documentation (skills checklist, certification cards, Nursys verification)

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure with Nursys license verification required
• NIHSS competency — NIHSS must be included in CV packet to be considered
• Neuro stepdown experience required (minimum 2 years in specialty preferred)
• EPIC proficiency — please note EPIC on your profile
• ACLS certification required
• Strong med/surg experience considered if combined with NIHSS, ACLS and some stepdown exposure
• Complete candidate profile with resume/work history (no gaps >60 days), skills checklist, references, certification card, and badge-appropriate photo

Education

• Active RN license required
• Nursys license verification required

Knowledge & Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale assessment and interpretation
• Neurological assessment and neuro stepdown care
• EPIC electronic charting and documentation
• ACLS protocols and emergency response
• Telemetry monitoring and recognition of cardiac/neurologic changes
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and prioritization
• Clear communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff
• Patient and family education with compassionate bedside manner

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options to help you feel at home quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to keep your future bright
• Life insurance and disability support for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and streamlined travel logistics for contract nurses
• Licensure assistance & Nursys verification support to make onboarding smooth
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, GA

Explore Atlanta on your days off: visit the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola, stroll or bike the Atlanta BeltLine and Piedmont Park, catch a show at the Fox Theatre, explore the High Museum of Art, or take a short trip to Stone Mountain for hiking and scenic views. Enjoy a vibrant dining scene, local breweries, museums, and plenty of cultural events—perfect for making the most of a travel assignment.

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