Job description
Surgical Nurse
Location: Asheville, NC
Start Date: 09-07-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Sunday, 8:45 PM - 7:15 AM
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 expert perioperative care to patients undergoing joint, neuro, orthopedic, and vascular procedures.
- Assist surgeons during complex surgeries, manage anesthesia protocols, monitor patient vitals, and ensure seamless post‑operative recovery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver top‑tier patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of surgical nursing experience, advanced skill level 3 or higher in joint, neuro, ortho, and vascular procedures.
- Proficiency with Cerner documentation system, ability to float to other departments, and strong communication skills.
Knowledge & Skills
- Surgical nursing
- Perioperative care
- Anesthesia assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Cerner EMR
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Emergency response
- Surgical equipment handling
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC
Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, hike in the Great Smoky Mountains, visit the Biltmore Estate, enjoy local craft breweries, dine at farm‑to‑table restaurants, and stroll through downtown Asheville's vibrant arts scene.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Surgical Nurse? 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.