Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (schedule varies), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, every other weekend; night shift

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 expert, compassionate care to adult cardiac surgery and CVICU/CVRU patients
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamics and manage invasive lines and advanced devices
• Safely manage and assist with ECMO, IABP, Impella and LVAD-supported patients in collaboration with specialized teams
• Perform and assist with intubation/extubation and complex airway management when needed
• Remove chest tubes and pacer wires per unit protocols and support rapid recovery
• Document accurate patient assessments and care plans in Cerner EMR
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team and support patient/family education
• Actively participate in unit safety practices, following guidelines and escalating concerns

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina (compact license acceptable if valid)
• BLS and ACLS required
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU or CVRU experience (required)
• Critical care training or equivalent experience in cardiac surgical care
• Comfortable with high-acuity cardiac patients and a high-energy, upbeat personality
• Preferred: Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care
• Willingness to float to other ICUs/Stepdown areas as needed

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Current RN license and required certifications (BLS/ACLS)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of hemodynamics and cardiac physiology
• Experience with ECMO, IABP, Impella and LVAD care (team-supported)
• Comfortable with intubation/extubation procedures and advanced airway care
• Skilled in chest tube and pacer wire management/removal
• Proficient with Cerner electronic medical records and GE patient monitors
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and collaborate with specialty teams

Benefits

• Supportive orientation with a dedicated educator to help you hit the ground running
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Medical, dental and vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge between lifesaving shifts
• Travel reimbursement and housing support tailored for contract travelers
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Professional development and certification support for advanced cardiac skills
• A collaborative, high-energy team that truly values your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s vibrant arts and culinary scene, stroll the historic Biltmore Estate and gardens, or hit the Blue Ridge Parkway for scenic drives and hiking. The River Arts District and local breweries offer great weekend downtime, and Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains are a short drive for outdoor adventures.

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