Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Start Date: 09-15-2025

End Date: 12-15-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; exact days vary (department-driven schedule) with every-other-weekend coverage required — night 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 expert emergency nursing care for a high-volume, fast-paced ED
• Triage and prioritize patients quickly and accurately to improve outcomes
• Manage trauma and stroke patients following established protocols
• Use Cerner for timely, thorough documentation of assessments and interventions
• Operate and monitor cardiac monitors, Baxter pumps and related ED equipment
• Coach and mentor team members in real time to foster a culture of excellence
• Deliver excellent patient experience using AIDET and clear communication
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient flow and disposition

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (state authorization required)
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience; at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Requested: 2 years’ experience in Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits)
• Certifications required before start: ACLS and BLS
• Additional required certifications before start: PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Previous HCA experience preferred
• Teamwork mindset and ability to give and receive real-time feedback

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency department nursing and trauma care
• Stroke assessment and management (NIHSS familiarity)
• Rapid patient triage and high-acuity decision making
• Cerner documentation and electronic charting workflows
• Experience with Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitoring systems
• Cardiac monitoring and rhythm recognition
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume ED with variable patient ratios
• Strong communication, coaching, and teamwork abilities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help make your travel assignment feel like home
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can save while you serve
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge after those intense shifts
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make onboarding smooth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive ED team that values collaboration, mentorship, and your well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, North Carolina

This is a travel assignment in Asheville — a vibrant mountain city with tons to explore. Stroll the historic Biltmore Estate and gardens, drive along scenic Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks, or hit nearby Pisgah National Forest trails for waterfalls and epic hikes. Asheville’s River Arts District, craft brewery scene, live music, and farm-to-table restaurants make for great evenings off. Weekend trips to the Great Smoky Mountains and charming mountain towns are easy to plan, so you can balance rewarding work with memorable adventures.

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