Urgent Cover Solutions. Emergency & Same-Day Staffing, Nationwide.
Healthcare services can’t afford to wait. When you’re short-staffed unexpectedly, Obsidian steps in with trained, fully cleared professionals, available within hours, not days.
PREMIUM
Tailored Service | Quality-First | Trusted by Providers
SPECIALIST FOCUS
Critical & Emergency Care | Oncology | Midwifery | AHPs | & More
RAPID RESPONSE
Fast-Fill Specialists | Last-Minute Cover | Crisis Staffing Experts
Our Rapid Response Model
✓ Match the Shift to the Right Candidate
✓ Ensure Skillset, Setting, & Patient Needs Align
✓ Confirm Availability & Readiness
✓ Provide Real-Time Confirmation & Updates
Every urgent booking is managed by experienced recruiters who know how critical timely cover is.
What You Can Expect
✓ Skilled Staff Who Are Ready to Work
✓ A Service Built to Step In When Others Can’t
✓ On-Call Access to Our Team 24/7
✓ Requests Handled Properly, at Any Hour
✓ A Recruitment Team That Knows What They’re Doing
Situations We Support
We provide timely, reliable care when urgency and patient safety are paramount.
✓ Same-Day Shifts & Emergency Coverage
✓ Unplanned Absences & No-Shows
✓ Short-Notice Vacancies & Staffing Gaps
✓ Critical & High-Acuity Care Needs
✓ Support in Remote & Difficult-to-Access Areas
✓ Time-Sensitive Patient Transfers & Discharges
✓ Rapid Response to Demand Surges
✓ Comprehensive Services Across All Regions, 24/7
Who’s Available at Short Notice?
We maintain an active, fully cleared workforce across:
✓ Registered Nurses & Midwives
Professionally registered, experienced clinicians available across acute, community, and maternity settings — ensuring continuity and confidence in care.
✓ Allied Health Professionals
Specialist AHPs, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and radiographers — each carefully selected for clinical setting and scope.
✓ Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
Trusted medicines management professionals for dispensary, clinical, and ward-based support — fully compliant and hospital-ready.
✓ Specialist Nurses
High-acuity nurses trained for critical care environments — from emergency departments to intensive and paediatric units.
Every Worker is Ready to Step In
We prioritise patient safety and clinical continuity, even on short notice. All Obsidian staff are:
✓ Fully ID-Verified & Garda Vetted
✓ Skills Checked & Clinically Interviewed
✓ Registered & Insured
✓ Up to Date on All Mandatory Training
✓ Available for Rapid Deployment
Coverage Where & When It’s Needed
✓ Same-Day & Overnight Shifts
✓ All Regions Across Ireland
✓ Evenings, Weekends & Public Holidays
✓ Acute Hospitals, Community, Residential & Home Settings
Request Urgent Cover Now
Whether you’re facing a staffing emergency or just need dependable hands fast, we’re here, and we move quickly.
Working with Us Means:
✓ A Named Account Manager
✓ 24/7 Booking Support
✓ Specialist Knowledge of Healthcare Settings
✓ Transparent, Ethical Staffing Practices
✓ Rapid Response with No Compromise on Quality