Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 09-02-2026

End Date: 12-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (rotating nights; every other weekend)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 compassionate, high-quality orthopedic nursing care to adult surgical patients
• Perform wound management including dressing changes and wound VAC maintenance
• Manage post-operative tasks such as suture/staple removal and monitoring for complications
• Assess and care for patients with Foley catheters and NG tubes with attention to safety and comfort
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and communicate changes clearly to the care team
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate safe patient mobility using lifts and assistive devices
• Advocate for patients and educate them and their families on post-op care and recovery plans
• Support unit flow during busy periods and adapt to changing patient ratios with professionalism

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license (RN) — NC license required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (hospital setting preferred)
• BLS certification required
• Experience in orthopedic or med-surg settings preferred
• Comfortable with wound care, dressing changes, wound VAC, Foley and NG tube care
• Ability to use EMR systems (Cerner experience preferred)
• Team player with strong communication and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Orthopedic nursing best practices and post-op care
• Wound care and wound VAC maintenance
• Dressing changes and suture/staple removal
• Foley catheter and NG tube management
• Med-Surg assessment and patient monitoring
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR documentation
• Safe patient handling and use of lifts, CPMs, and mobility aids
• Effective patient and family education techniques

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• 401(k) retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid time off to rest, recharge, and explore
• Licensure assistance and credential support to keep you working smoothly
• Professional development and training opportunities — grow your skills on the job
• A supportive team culture that treats colleagues like family
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great people on board

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic home base for a travel assignment. Explore the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive or bike sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway for spectacular mountain views, and hike trails in Pisgah National Forest or DuPont State Recreational Forest. Enjoy a vibrant downtown with farm-to-table restaurants, a lively craft brewery scene, and the River Arts District for local art and galleries. Weekend trips to quaint mountain towns, scenic waterfalls, and outdoor adventure are all within easy reach — perfect for recharging on your days off.

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