Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-23-2025

End Date: 02-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights to meet department needs, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (night shift); schedule includes every-other-weekend coverage and may rotate across all days as-needed

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 high-quality emergency nursing care for a high-volume ED (supporting trauma, stroke, and critical cardiac monitoring cases)
• Perform thorough patient assessments and prioritize care in a fast-paced environment
• Use Cerner documentation to accurately record assessments, interventions, and patient updates
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and support techs to ensure smooth patient flow
• Coach and give real-time feedback to colleagues to promote best practices and a learning culture
• Deliver excellent patient experience using AIDET and clear communication throughout the visit
• Operate unit equipment confidently, including Baxter pumps and GE monitors, while maintaining safety standards
• Adapt to dynamic patient ratios and unit needs while maintaining compassionate care

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license (required)
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Experience in a Level 2 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, or comparable high-volume ED (>100,000 visits) preferred
• Required certifications before start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS; ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Demonstrated teamwork mentality and ability to coach and provide feedback in real time
• Comfortable floating to all sections within the ED and working every-other-weekend as scheduled
• Previous HCA experience is a plus

Education

• Active RN license required; ADN or BSN in Nursing preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong emergency nursing skills: trauma care, stroke care, and cardiac monitoring
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic documentation
• Experience with Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitoring systems
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients and variable patient ratios
• Excellent communication, situational awareness, and patient experience focus
• Team-oriented mindset with coaching and mentoring capabilities
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting unit needs and fast-paced ED workflows

Benefits

• Supportive team that truly values YOU — friendly colleagues and strong teamwork culture
• Professional growth opportunities and access to specialty trainings (stroke, trauma, ER advanced skills)
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Comprehensive credentialing support so you can focus on patient care, not paperwork
• Flexible scheduling conversations — the unit works to balance staff needs with patient care
• Travel perks and local support for out-of-town clinicians
• Paid onboarding orientation to get you comfortable with Cerner and unit workflows
• A welcoming, multicultural community and colleagues who appreciate diversity

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s beautiful Blue Ridge foothills, hike the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway trails, and visit the iconic Biltmore Estate just minutes from the hospital. Enjoy a vibrant arts and craft beer scene downtown, eclectic local restaurants, and quick day trips to Pisgah National Forest and scenic waterfalls. With a richly diverse community (120+ languages in the zip code), you’ll find cultural events, live music, and plenty to do on your days off.

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