Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-23-2025

End Date: 02-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating (department-assigned) schedule, varies by week and includes every-other-weekend; typical day shift 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM, Day/Rotating

Hours per Week: 38

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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

• Assess and triage patients rapidly and accurately in a high-volume Emergency Department
• Deliver evidence-based trauma and stroke care, prioritizing patient safety and outcomes
• Administer medications and infusions using Baxter pumps and monitor responses
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and intervene appropriately using GE monitors
• Document assessments and care thoroughly in Cerner to maintain accurate patient records
• Coach and mentor colleagues in real time to support a culture of learning and teamwork
• Communicate clearly with patients and families, using AIDET principles to enhance patient experience
• Float within all ED sections as needed to support patient flow and unit efficiency

Qualifications

• Active RN credential (title indicates Registered Nurse) with applicable state authorization to practice
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in an Emergency Department
• Required certifications prior to start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI
• ENPC to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Proven teamwork mindset with the ability to coach and deliver real-time feedback

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing and high-volume ED workflow
• Trauma care and Level 2 trauma center experience
• Comprehensive stroke center protocols and NIHSS
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
• Triage skills and rapid patient prioritization
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record
• Experience with Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitors
• Strong communication, coaching, and teamwork abilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Generous housing stipend options for travel assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can get credentialed smoothly
• Travel reimbursement for assignment-related expenses
• Paid time off so you can recharge after intense shifts
• 401K retirement savings plan and life insurance options
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive, team-first culture that values coaching, mentorship, and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

This is a travel assignment in Asheville, a gem tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains. On your off days explore the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, or hit nearby hiking trails in Pisgah National Forest. Asheville has a lively arts scene and River Arts District galleries, plus dozens of craft breweries and farm-to-table restaurants to enjoy. If you want a quick city escape, Charlotte is a few hours away; if you want mountain peace, trailheads are minutes from downtown.

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