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Urgent Staffing Solutions.

When Time Matters, We Deliver.

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Emergency and Same-Day Staffing, Nationwide.

Ready when needed. If cover is lost through last-minute sickness, Obsidian supplies vetted, experienced staff who can arrive immediately to keep services safe.

  • Our Rapid Response Model.

    Safe Staffing, Matched to Need.

    Every shift is matched to the right professional based on skill, setting, and patient need. Availability, compliance, and experience are checked in real time, with clear updates from request through to confirmation. Urgent requests are managed by experts who understand the demands of frontline care — ensuring safe, dependable cover.

  • What You Can Expect.

    Ready When You Need Us.

    Our staff arrive prepared, experienced, and effective from the first shift. We provide cover when others can’t, with direct access to our team 24/7. Every request is handled with clarity and care by recruiters who understand your setting and get it right the first time.

  • How It Works.

    Request Cover Anytime.

    Submit your request 24/7 by phone, email, online form or via our online portal. Staff are matched, confirmed, and deployed ASAP. You’ll receive real-time updates throughout.

Situations We Support.

When Every Moment Counts, We’re There.

From unexpected absences to urgent specialist cover, we step in to keep safe staffing levels in place across every setting.

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    Emergencies and Same-Day Shifts.

    Fast response when unexpected gaps arise, ensuring care continues without compromise.

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    Unexpected Absences.

    Covering last-minute staff shortages so your team stays fully supported.

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    Critical Care and High-Acuity Needs.

    Specialist nurses ready for high-pressure environments, delivering expert care.

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    Patient Transfers and Urgent Discharges.

    Seamless staffing during transitions — keeping patients safe and services smooth.

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    Seasonal Surges and Staffing Shortages.

    Rapid deployment during high-demand periods to maintain quality care.

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    Complex and Specialist Nursing Needs.

    Highly trained professionals for specialist requirements, tailored to your setting.

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    Mental Health Crisis Support.

    Qualified psychiatric nurses ready for urgent, sensitive mental health situations.

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    High-Dependency and Acute Care Demands.

    Staff prepared for intensive care, ensuring patients receive expert attention.

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Cover Without Delay.

98% of Last-Minute Shifts Filled Within 30 Minutes of Request.

Trusted by hospitals, clinics, care homes, and community services across Ireland.

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Who’s Available at Short Notice.

Trusted. Vetted. Ready to Respond.

Experienced clinicians across nursing, midwifery, AHP and pharmacy are available at short notice, day or night.

  • Acute, community, and maternity care — ready to step in when it matters most.

  • ICU, ED, paediatrics, mental health, and more — trained for pressure and complexity.

  • Physios, OTs, radiographers — matched to your setting and scope.

  • Clinical, dispensary, or ward-based — hospital-ready from day one.

  • Compassionate, reliable, fully trained for clinical and community care.

  • Experts in independence, safeguarding, and residential support.

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Our Coverage.

Always Ready. Always Near.

When healthcare can’t wait, Obsidian is there. From last-minute emergencies to planned shifts, our network of fully qualified professionals is available nationwide, at any hour, in any setting. Reliable, rapid, and seamless — care delivered exactly when and where it’s needed.

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    Nationwide Reach.

    From city hospitals to the quietest corners of the country.

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    Always On the Clock.

    Care that moves with the clock — days, nights, weekends, holidays.

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    Every Care Setting.

    Acute wards. Community teams. Residential and home care.

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    Flexible to Your Needs.

    Urgent or planned. Short-term or ongoing. Always tailored to you.

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    Prepared Professionals.

    Professionals who arrive prepared. Wherever, whenever.

Every Shift, Every Time

Every Need Covered.

  • Every Shift Covered.

    Absences Filled. Rotas Kept. Care Uninterrupted.

    From sudden call-outs to planned leave, we connect you to the right professional in minutes — ensuring patients and clients never go without.

  • Every Worker Ready.

    Prepared. Proven. Present.

    Every professional is ID-verified, Garda vetted, clinically interviewed, registered, insured, and fully trained — ready the moment you need them.

  • Every Standard Met.

    Compliance Without Compromise.

    We go beyond filling shifts. From full onboarding to document verification, insurance checks, and continuous performance tracking — every placement meets the highest standard of care.

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Need Urgent Support.

Fast. Direct. Always Available.

A dedicated account manager. 24/7 booking support. Deep healthcare expertise. Transparent, ethical staffing. Rapid response. No compromises.

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    Call Us 24/7.

    Immediate assistance from our expert team.

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    Email Us.

    We aim to respond within minutes.

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    Request Staff.

    Let us know what you need. We’ll take it from here.

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    Client Portal.

    Manage bookings and profiles, anytime.

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Urgent Healthcare Staffing.
Trusted Professionals. Premium Pay.

Fast Cover for Healthcare Providers. Premium Shifts for Healthcare Professionals.

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Flexible, Tailored Solutions. Covering every shift and every requirement, with care and precision to support both healthcare providers and professionals.

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Same-Day and Short-Notice.
Reliable cover when you need it most.

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HSE-Compliant Professionals.
Fully vetted, trained, and ready to work.

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24/7 Nationwide Support.
Always on call, across Ireland.

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Trusted by hospitals, clinics, and care providers nationwide.