Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (overnight); schedule includes every-other-weekend coverage

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 compassionate postoperative orthopedic nursing care to patients on the J6 Orthopedics unit
• Perform and document dressing changes, suture/staple removal, and Wound VAC maintenance
• Manage urinary catheters (Foley) and enteral support (NG tubes) with safe technique
• Use Cerner EMR to accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
• Safely mobilize patients using equipment such as Sara lifts, CPMs, and transfer devices
• Triage and prioritize patient needs during busy periods while maintaining patient-centered care
• Contribute to a positive unit culture by mentoring colleagues and assisting with orientation as needed

Qualifications

• Active NC Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (Orthopedic or Med-Surg experience preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Cerner or a similar EMR
• Comfortable with wound care, Foley catheter management, and NG tube care
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and provide family-centered care

Knowledge & Skills

• Orthopedic nursing principles and postoperative care
• Med-Surg patient management and acuity recognition
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical records
• Wound VAC maintenance and advanced dressing change techniques
• Foley catheter and NG tube insertion/management best practices
• Safe patient mobility and use of lifts and transfer equipment
• Ability to manage patient assignments consistent with stated unit ratios

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family are cared for
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid time off to rest, recharge, and explore your assignment city
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to simplify the logistics
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required state credentials
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your voice and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s beautiful surroundings during your time off: tour the historic Biltmore Estate, drive or hike parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway, paddle or stroll along the French Broad River, and sample the vibrant local craft brewery and food scene. Outdoor lovers will appreciate easy access to Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains for weekend hikes and scenic views. Downtown Asheville’s arts districts, live music, and boutique shops make for lively evenings when you’re not on shift.

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