Location: Atlanta, GA

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 05-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM; schedule includes weekends and holidays; on-call required; no block scheduling

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 expert perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room for a variety of surgical cases
• Respond promptly and professionally when called in for on-call and holiday coverage
• Collaborate with surgical teams in Level 1 trauma situations, contributing critical clinical decisions
• Maintain high standards on the skills checklist and follow unit protocols to ensure patient safety
• Support efficient room turnover and sterile technique to keep cases moving smoothly
• Mentor peers and share your travel-nurse experience to strengthen the team’s capabilities

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Georgia (or compact/eligible) required
• Operating Room (OR) nursing experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred and called out as important
• High skills checklist rating required — demonstrate strong clinical competence
• Availability for weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts; no block scheduling

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and OR technical skills
• Comfort functioning in Level 1 trauma environments
• Familiarity with perioperative protocols, sterile technique, and OR workflow
• Ability to manage high-acuity cases with composure and teamwork
• Burn care experience is a plus and will help you stand out

Benefits

• Meaningful clinical assignments where your OR skills shine and make a real difference
• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Licensure assistance and credentialing support to keep you working smoothly
• Travel-friendly perks like housing guidance and relocation help to make the transition easy
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments and maintain your work-life balance
• Robust clinical onboarding and high-skill checklist recognition to highlight your strengths
• Opportunities for professional development and specialty training (burn/trauma-focused)
• A workplace that respects on-call and holiday coverage with clear scheduling expectations

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, GA

Atlanta offers a great mix of city energy and southern charm. Explore the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola on your days off, stroll or bike the Atlanta BeltLine and Piedmont Park, catch a show or exhibit in Midtown, enjoy diverse dining scenes from Buckhead to Little Five Points, and take a quick getaway to Stone Mountain or the North Georgia mountains for hiking and scenic views. Plenty to do after a long shift.

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