Location: Atlanta, GA

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 05-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Weeknight nights (Monday-Friday), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; 2-week repeating schedule; includes weekend and holiday coverage; Night shift; No call

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
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR team members to ensure safe, efficient patient flow
• Perform thorough preoperative assessments and prepare patients and equipment for surgery
• Maintain strict sterile technique and adhere to infection control protocols
• Respond rapidly and effectively to Level 1 trauma cases and other high-acuity situations
• Complete required skills checklist and document competency to maintain high standards of care
• Participate in post-operative patient handoffs and provide clear communication for continuity of care

Qualifications

• Previous travel nurse experience required
• Operating Room (OR) nursing experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Night/overnight shift experience required
• High rating on skills checklist required
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform under pressure
• Burn experience preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in sterile technique, instrument handling, and OR workflows
• Familiarity with trauma protocols and rapid assessment in high-acuity cases
• Ability to manage complex cases and assist across multiple surgical specialties
• Strong communication skills for clear handoffs and team coordination
• Comfort with overnight workflows and maintaining situational awareness during long shifts
• Competency documentation and willingness to complete skills checklists

Benefits

• Housing assistance and travel support to help make your move smooth and simple
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant across states
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Paid time off so you can recharge between cases
• A supportive team that values your clinical skills and growth
• Referral program to reward you for recommending great teammates
• Dedicated clinician support from a responsive onboarding team

Travel Perks: Explore Atlanta, GA

Explore Atlanta in your off time. Visit the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola, take a walk or picnic at Piedmont Park, or enjoy the restaurants and nightlife in Midtown. Catch a show at the historic Fox Theatre, stroll the BeltLine art trails, and dive into culture at the High Museum of Art. For quick weekend getaways, the mountains and scenic towns of north Georgia are a short drive away, and the Georgia coast is within reach for a longer trip.

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