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Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

📍 Asheville, north carolina · · · 36 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$50/hr ≈ $1,800/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 09-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM

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, expert care to mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and recovery
  • Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, responding quickly to any changes
  • Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and high-risk obstetric procedures
  • Deliver immediate newborn care, including resuscitation and assessment
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team of nurses, physicians, and specialists to ensure the best outcomes
  • Educate and empower new parents with confidence and support

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Labor and Delivery experience
  • Valid RN license in North Carolina or compact state
  • NRP certification required
  • BLS/ALS certification required
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required
  • Experience with high-risk obstetrics and immediate newborn care
  • Circulating experience is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

  • Expertise in fetal monitoring and interpretation
  • Skill in high-risk obstetric care
  • Strong patient assessment and critical thinking abilities
  • Knowledge of Cerner EMR and fetal monitoring systems
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to stay calm and adaptable in fast-paced situations

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
  • 401K retirement savings plan for your future
  • Paid Time Off to recharge and explore
  • Housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
  • Travel reimbursement to get you here
  • Licensure assistance and reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program for bringing friends along
  • A supportive team that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a mountain paradise! Spend your days off exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway, touring the breathtaking Biltmore Estate, hiking scenic trails, or sampling the local craft beer scene and farm-to-table dining in vibrant downtown Asheville. There's always an adventure waiting.

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.