Location: Marion, NC

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (overnight, 12.5-hour nights), schedule varies/rotating

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 high-quality, compassionate ICU nursing care for critically-ill adult patients
• Manage ventilators and advanced cardiorespiratory support with confidence
• Monitor hemodynamics, titrate vasoactive drips, and interpret arterial/central line data
• Perform timely assessments, document thoroughly in the patient chart, and communicate changes
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize outcomes
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and recovery plans with empathy
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and safety initiatives to elevate patient care

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state licensure required prior to start)
• Minimum 2+ years of recent ICU experience (explicit in the job posting)
• Current BLS required; ACLS strongly preferred or required depending on unit
• Comfort with ventilator management, vasoactive drips, arterial lines and central monitoring
• Ability to pass facility credentialing and maintain up-to-date immunizations and TB screening
• Strong teamwork, effective communication, and critical thinking under pressure

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care assessment and prioritization skills
• Mechanical ventilation management and troubleshooting
• Hemodynamic monitoring and titration of vasoactive medications
• Familiarity with electronic health records and timely documentation
• Infection control practices and safe central line/arterial line care
• Patient and family education delivered with clarity and compassion

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
• Professional development and continuing education support to grow your skills
• Travel reimbursement and streamlined credentialing to get you on shift faster

Travel Perks: Explore Marion, NC

This travel assignment places you in Marion, NC — a gateway to the beautiful Blue Ridge region. Enjoy easy access to scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking trails and waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, and outdoor time at Lake James State Park. When you want a city day, Asheville's vibrant food and craft-beer scene is a great weekend trip. Locally, explore a charming historic downtown, farmers markets, and plenty of spots for fishing, mountain biking, and nature photography.

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