Job description
Travel 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, days vary; weekends and on-call not required unless approved
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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
- Monitor maternal and fetal status during labor using advanced electronic fetal monitoring
- Provide high-risk obstetric care and immediate newborn care in the delivery room
- Assist with vaginal deliveries and Cesarean sections, including circulating duties
- Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, and CSTs to ensure safe, compassionate care
- Document care accurately in Cerner EMR and manage infusion pumps with precision
- Support patients and families through labor, delivery, and postpartum with empathy and professionalism
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
- Current NRP, BLS/ALS, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring certifications required
- Experience with high-risk obstetrics and immediate newborn care is essential
- Circulating experience is a plus
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in using Cerner EMR and Fetal Ink for charting
- Proficient with Baxter infusion pumps and Phillips electronic fetal monitoring
- Strong understanding of maternal-fetal assessment and high-risk interventions
- Ability to stay calm and adaptable in a fast-paced, 16-bed unit
- Outgoing, friendly, and team-oriented personality
Benefits
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Housing stipend to help you settle in comfortably
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Travel reimbursement to get you to beautiful Asheville
- A supportive clinical team that values your expertise
Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC
Asheville is a dream for nature lovers and foodies alike! Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike through Pisgah National Forest, visit the famous Biltmore Estate, and sample local craft brews downtown. With the Smoky Mountains nearby, your weekends off will never be boring. Enjoy the vibrant arts scene and mountain-town charm while you make a real difference in a top-rated hospital.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Travel 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.