Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Start Date: 09-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (12-hour shifts), every other weekend required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 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

• Triage and assess patients presenting with a wide range of emergencies, prioritizing care based on acuity
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced Level II trauma center
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and continuously monitor patient status using Cerner and advanced cardiac monitoring
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and condition management
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure patient experience expectations are met at every touchpoint
• Float across all sections of the ED to support team needs and maintain smooth patient flow

Qualifications

• Active RN license with at least 2 years of nursing experience and 1 year in an emergency room setting
• Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (100,000+ annual visits) is required
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS certifications required before start date; ENPC must be completed within 90 days of hire
• Previous HCA experience is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a welcoming, flexible attitude
• Ability to coach and give real-time feedback to support team growth
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health records and cardiac monitoring equipment like GE monitors and Baxter pumps
• Comfortable working with diverse patient populations, including a community with over 120 languages
• Skill in managing high-volume, fast-paced emergency situations while maintaining composure

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy on the road
• Housing assistance and travel reimbursement to make your assignment easy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to build your future
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Referral bonuses for bringing your nursing friends along
• A supportive, team-driven environment that values your dedication

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville offers a one-of-a-kind mix of mountain adventure and city charm. Tour the iconic Biltmore Estate, hike the Blue Ridge Parkway, or explore vibrant local breweries, farm-to-table dining, and live music. Perfect for unwinding after your shifts and making the most of your travel assignment.

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