Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 12-21-2025

End Date: 03-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (includes every other weekend), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM NOC. Schedule varies to meet department needs; no block scheduling commitment required.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 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 quickly and accurately in a busy emergency department
• Provide advanced cardiac monitoring and respond to acute changes in patient condition
• Perform and document patient care in Cerner with attention to detail and timely updates
• Collaborate closely with techs, unit clerks, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care
• Coach and give real-time feedback to colleagues to support continuous improvement
• Maintain patient experience standards (AIDET, respectful communication, frequent updates)
• Float within all sections of the ED as needed while staying within the ED (no floating outside the department)
• Support stroke, trauma, and high-acuity workflows consistent with a comprehensive stroke and Level 2 trauma center

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) — eligible to practice in the U.S.
• Minimum 2 years’ RN experience, with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• 2 years’ experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and/or a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits) preferred
• Certifications required before start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Teamwork mentality with demonstrated ability to coach and deliver real-time feedback
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency department with variable patient ratios

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing and triage best practices
• Cardiac monitoring and familiarity with GE monitors
• Experience with Baxter infusion pumps
• Proficient documentation skills in Cerner
• Comfort managing patient ratios typical of an ED (often 4:1, up to 7:1 on behavioral holds)
• Strong communication skills and patient-centered bedside manner
• Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team and adapt to shifting priorities
• Familiarity with stroke protocols and trauma workflows

Benefits

• Supportive team culture that values you and your clinical skills
• Travel assignment perks including housing assistance guidance and travel coordination support
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Paid time off opportunities so you can recharge
• 401K retirement savings plan and other long-term benefits
• Professional development support and opportunities to upskill (ENPC, TNCC, stroke training)
• Referral bonus program to reward you for recommending great teammates
• Travel reimbursement and logistics support for your assignment
• A welcoming department known for teamwork and multicultural engagement

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic base for a travel assignment. Explore the Biltmore Estate right in town, hit the scenic drives and overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and spend weekends hiking in the nearby Pisgah National Forest or Great Smoky Mountains. Downtown Asheville offers a thriving arts scene, the River Arts District, live music, local breweries and farm-to-table restaurants. Outdoor adventures, cultural events, and easy day trips make this a fun place to live while you work.

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