Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights including weekends, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (Night). Must sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday, Saturday and Sunday count as weekend shifts on night shift).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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, patient-centered nursing care on the Progressive Care Unit using telemetry monitoring
• Interpret cardiac telemetry and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Accurately document assessments, interventions and patient responses in Cerner
• Serve as a compassionate advocate and educator for patients and families during hospitalization
• Assist with patient preparation for procedures such as Endoscopy, IR and OR as needed

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the relevant state or compact RN
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience; telemetry/PCU experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• Cerner EMR experience and familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring preferred
• CMSRN encouraged and considered a plus
• Charge nurse or leadership experience and BSN preferred but not mandatory

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring skills
• Comfortable with Cerner Patient Observation (CPO) and bedside documentation workflows
• Proficient in medication administration, IV management and common med-surge procedures
• Excellent clinical judgment, prioritization and critical thinking on night shift
• Clear communication and teamwork with nurses, physicians and support staff
• Adaptability to float to sister units and work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills and compassion are valued
• Travel assignment perks and local housing assistance resources to help you settle in
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship on unit
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options available through assignment
• Referral program for bringing talented colleagues on board
• Access to cutting-edge equipment like Cerner EMR and remote telemetry monitoring

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s vibrant arts and food scene during your time off. Hike sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway and nearby Pisgah National Forest, tour the historic Biltmore Estate, wander the River Arts District galleries, sample local craft breweries, catch live music in downtown Asheville, or take a short drive to waterfalls and the Great Smoky Mountains for weekend adventures.

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