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Registered Nurse - Stepdown/Progressive Care

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

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Candidate pay rate:$56/hr ≈ $2,016/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Registered Nurse - Stepdown/Progressive Care

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Start Date: 08-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required

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 compassionate care to patients with cardiac conditions like CHF, MI, arrhythmias, and post-procedure recovery
  • Monitor telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms to detect changes early
  • Administer and titrate cardiac IV medications (nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, etc.) with precision
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team of nurses, PCTs, and charge nurses in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown unit
  • Perform bedside cardioversion and assist with other cardiac procedures as needed
  • Educate patients and families on heart health and recovery plans

Qualifications

  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of stepdown or progressive care experience
  • Telemetry monitoring experience with strong rhythm interpretation skills
  • Experience with titratable cardiac IV medications like nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin
  • Flexible, positive attitude with a passion for teamwork and patient advocacy
  • Preferred: Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin) or relief charge experience

Knowledge & Skills

  • Expertise in cardiac care, telemetry monitoring, and IV therapy
  • Strong patient assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Proficiency with Cerner EMR and unit equipment (Zoll pumps, Baxter pumps, bladder scanners)
  • Ability to float to MedSurg, Stepdown, COVID, and ER holding units as needed
  • Compassionate communication and patient education skills
  • Adaptability to work in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment

Benefits

  • Guaranteed 36 hours per week for financial stability
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance to keep you healthy
  • 401K retirement savings plan for your future
  • Housing stipend available for your comfort
  • Travel reimbursement to get you here and back
  • Licensure reimbursement for your credentials
  • Referral bonus program when you bring friends along

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, North Carolina

Explore the vibrant city of Asheville, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit the iconic Biltmore Estate, hike scenic trails in Pisgah National Forest, or sample local craft beers at one of many breweries. Enjoy a thriving arts scene, farm-to-table dining, and outdoor adventures like river rafting and mountain biking. Weekends off? Discover charming downtown Asheville or take a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Stepdown/Progressive Care? 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.