Job description
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Start Date: 09-07-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; days to be determined upon offer
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 compassionate, one-on-one nursing care to laboring patients and their families
- Monitor maternal and fetal status using advanced fetal monitoring and respond quickly to high-risk situations
- Assist with vaginal deliveries, Cesarean sections, D&C, cerclage, and C-Hyst procedures
- Deliver immediate newborn care and support parents during those first precious moments
- Collaborate with a dynamic team of RNs, charge nurses, patient care techs, and surgical techs in a fast-paced 16-bed unit
- Thrive in a Magnet-designated hospital that serves as a Level III NICU referral center
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience
- High-risk obstetrics experience is required
- Confidence in immediate newborn care
- Current NRP and BLS/ALS certifications
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification
- Circulating experience is a nice-to-have
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient with Cerner EMR and Fetal InK monitoring
- Skilled in interpreting advanced fetal heart rate patterns
- Knowledge of Baxter pumps and Phillips electronic fetal monitoring
- Comfortable floating to MFMU, MOMB, or NICU when needed
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Adaptable, outgoing, and friendly personality fit for a team-oriented unit
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Generous paid time off to relax and recharge
- Licensure reimbursement and continuing education support
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive, values-driven team that celebrates your impact
Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville is a mountain town dream! Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike to stunning waterfalls, tour the historic Biltmore Estate, or savor the local farm-to-table food and craft beer scene. On your days off, take a weekend trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park or browse the eclectic galleries and shops downtown.
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.