Job description
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Start Date: 07-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week, weekends as needed
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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 comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, including high-risk pregnancies
- Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and other obstetric procedures
- Monitor fetal heart tracings and maternal vital signs using advanced equipment
- Administer medications and interventions as ordered for labor management
- Support immediate newborn care, including resuscitation and assessment
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, positive outcomes
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of recent Labor and Delivery experience
- Proficiency in high-risk obstetrics and immediate newborn care
- Must hold current NRP, BLS/ALS, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring certifications
- Circulating experience preferred
- Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in L&D procedures including vaginal deliveries, C-sections, D&C, and cerclage
- Experience with Baxter pumps and Phillips electronic fetal monitoring
- Proficient in Cerner EMR and Fetalink
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Adaptable and outgoing personality to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay package with tax-free stipends
- Housing stipend provided for your stay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401K retirement savings plan with company match
- Travel reimbursement to get you to Asheville
- Licensure and certification reimbursement support
Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, North Carolina
Explore the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains with world-class hiking and biking trails, visit the historic Biltmore Estate, enjoy Asheville's vibrant arts scene and craft breweries, or take a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. There's something for everyone in this charming mountain city!
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.