Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable schedule (days vary, call required), 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, day shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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

• Assist surgeons and the OR team during a wide range of procedures across specialties including general, GYN, robotics, neuro, orthopedics, plastics, urology, burn and trauma
• Prepare and maintain sterile field, instruments, and supplies before and during surgery
• Anticipate surgeon needs and provide instruments and supplies promptly to keep cases flowing
• Document intraoperative events and instrument counts accurately using Cerner
• Support patient safety and quality by adhering to unit-specific policies and sterile technique
• Collaborate with perioperative staff, unit secretaries, and techs to ensure smooth transitions and turnover
• Float to other departments as needed and adapt to variable scheduling and call responsibilities

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
• NBSTA certification required as listed by the facility
• Minimum 2 years of OR surgical technologist experience
• Experience across multiple service lines including robotics, neuro, orthopedics, trauma and general surgery
• Familiarity with Cerner documentation systems
• Ability to work variable schedules, accept call shifts, and float to other units

Education

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Broad surgical knowledge across multiple specialties
• Strong operating room procedures and sterile technique
• Experience with robotics and specialty surgical equipment
• Proficiency with Cerner documentation and intraoperative charting
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and critical thinking in fast-paced OR settings
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain calm under pressure

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Generous housing stipend and travel support for contract clinicians
• Licensure assistance and certification reimbursement to help you stay current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and financial wellness resources
• Life insurance and wellness programs for peace of mind
• Scrubs provided by the facility and supportive OR teams that value your expertise
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping grow the team

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is an outdoor and cultural gem. Enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway for scenic drives and sunrise views, explore the historic Biltmore Estate and its gardens, hike in Pisgah National Forest and nearby trails, browse the River Arts District and local craft breweries, catch live music downtown, and savor farm-to-table dining. Easy weekend trips to the Great Smoky Mountains and charming nearby towns make this a perfect base for adventure between shifts.

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