Location: Fayetteville, NC

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12-hour Day Shifts per week, 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM; schedule is self-managed/varies (block schedules not used); every other weekend required; day shift

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

• Provide safe, compassionate MS/Telemetry nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a short-term acute care teaching hospital
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; recognize and respond to dysrhythmias and cardiac emergencies
• Manage IVs, PICC and central lines, administer blood products, and follow heparin and PCA protocols with precision
• Perform advanced wound care including wound vac management and care of surgical drains, hemovacs and JP drains
• Assist with chest tube management and respiratory modalities including HFNC, CPAP/BIPAP and oxygen therapy
• Participate on Rapid Response and Code teams to stabilize patients quickly and effectively
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in Epic to ensure clear communication and continuity of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members — respiratory, PT, pharmacy, social services and more — to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license (North Carolina) — pending licenses are not accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (must be current)
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Telemetry nursing experience preferred (experience with 1:5 patient ratios expected)
• Proven experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency response
• Epic charting experience required
• Comfortable managing high-acuity patients (neuro/ortho trauma, chest tubes, wound vacs) and working in a Level III trauma/teaching environment
• First-time travel nurses are welcome — travel experience is not required

Education

• Active RN license in North Carolina (required)
• Formal nursing education (ADN, diploma or BSN) — facility does not specify a minimum degree on the posting

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring with dysrhythmia recognition and management
• IV therapy including starting/maintaining IVs, PICC and central line care
• Blood product administration and adherence to transfusion protocols
• Wound care, wound vacs and management of surgical drains
• Chest tube care and familiarity with Emerson/PleurEvac systems
• Respiratory support skills: nasal cannula, HFNC, CPAP/BIPAP and oxygen tank management
• Neurological care familiarity: craniotomy, lumbar drains, seizure management and post-neurosurgery care
• Comfortable using Epic for documentation and care coordination
• Strong teamwork, critical thinking and rapid response skills in emergency situations

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — collaborate with experienced RNs, RTs, PTs and specialists who have your back
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get credentialed quickly (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Guaranteed contracted hours policy after call-off threshold is met — dependable scheduling protections so you can plan your life
• Comprehensive orientation (360 hours) to set you up for success on this high-acuity unit
• Charting in Epic — consistent electronic charting platform across the system to simplify documentation
• Opportunities to build high-acuity skills (neuro, ortho trauma, chest tubes, wound vacs) and strengthen your resume
• Flexible scheduling with chances to float to like units — variety and growth built into the assignment
• A respectful, team-based culture at a Level III trauma teaching hospital — meaningful patient impact every shift

Travel Perks: Explore Fayetteville, NC

Explore Fayetteville and the surrounding Sandhills! Visit the Airborne & Special Operations Museum and learn about the region’s rich military history at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg). Enjoy the Cape Fear Botanical Garden and stroll or bike the scenic Cape Fear River Trail. Savor local dining and the historic downtown Market House, or catch community events and farmers markets year-round. For a weekend getaway, take a short drive to Wilmington and the NC coast for beaches, waterfront dining and historic riverfront charm.

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