Location: Athens, Georgia

Start Date: 08-12-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per Diem as needed, flexible shifts based on facility needs

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $48 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, patient-centered care to medical-surgical patients
• Assess patient conditions and monitor vital signs
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and adjust care plans
• Educate patients and families on health management and discharge instructions
• Document patient progress accurately and timely

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Current BLS certification
• Previous med/surg nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs

Knowledge & Skills

• Medical-surgical nursing principles and best practices
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Compassionate patient and family education

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to pick up shifts when it works for you
• Gain experience across a variety of patient cases
• Supportive team environment
• Professional growth opportunities in Med/Surg nursing

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