Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Primarily weekend-focused: 3 x 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (mostly weekends) — day shift

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 rehabilitation nursing care to inpatients, promoting recovery and independence
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document findings using Meditech
• Administer medications safely and manage IV pumps and feeding pumps
• Support mobility and transfers using specialty lifts and transfer equipment
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehab team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans
• Promote patient experience and education, ensuring compassionate communication and discharge readiness
• Follow CARF and Joint Commission standards and unit-specific policies to maintain compliance and safety

Qualifications

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina or compact state as required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; rehab or med-surg experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable with specialty equipment including IV pumps, feeding pumps, lifts and specialty beds
• Availability to work weekend-focused 12-hour shifts
• Familiarity with dialysis processes a plus or willingness to coordinate with on-site dialysis nurses

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required; specific degree not listed

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and medication administration skills
• Experience documenting in Meditech or similar electronic health record systems
• Proficiency with IV pump management and feeding pump operation
• Skilled in safe patient handling, lifts and transfer techniques
• Ability to prioritize care in a 65-bed rehab inpatient setting with typical patient ratios of 5-6
• Teamwork and communication skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend options to make your travel stay comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings options to help you plan ahead
• Life and disability insurance for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore the mountains
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract logistics
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant
• A supportive team that values your skills and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville is a playground for nature lovers and culture seekers alike. Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and scenic hiking trails, visit the historic Biltmore Estate, stroll downtown for vibrant arts, music and craft breweries, take weekend trips to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and enjoy farm-to-table dining and seasonal outdoor activities year-round.

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