Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift (schedule varies), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; every other weekend required; overnight/night schedule with floating to other units as needed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 telemetry and progressive care nursing to patients on a 20-bed unit
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to telemetry alarms and clinical changes
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care during admissions, discharges, and short-stay turnover
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes
• Document care accurately and efficiently in the Cerner electronic medical record
• Maintain patient ratios and ensure safe assignments within 1:5–1:6 staffing guidelines
• Support unit throughput by managing quick turnovers and helping where the team needs you
• Float to other units as needed while maintaining professional standards and adaptability

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (progressive care experience required/preferred)
• Telemetry competency and progressive care experience are must-haves
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with Cerner or similar EMR systems preferred
• Positive attitude, compassionate bedside manner, and strong teamwork skills

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN, diploma, or BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm recognition
• Progressive care clinical skills and step-down patient management
• Proficient documentation in Cerner or comparable EMR
• Ability to manage quick turnover and variable patient acuity
• Strong communication, prioritization, and teamwork abilities

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Generous housing support options for travel clinicians
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make transitions smoother
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people
• A welcoming workplace culture with opportunities to grow

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s vibrant food and craft beer scene, stroll the River Arts District, tour the iconic Biltmore Estate, and hit the trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway and nearby Pisgah National Forest. Live music venues, local galleries, scenic drives, and weekend getaways to the Great Smoky Mountains are all within easy reach — plenty to discover on your days off.

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