Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, rotating nights with every-other-weekend coverage

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 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

• Deliver high-acuity trauma and surgical ICU care with compassion and clinical excellence
• Manage advanced devices and therapies including CRRT, EVD, Camino ICP monitors, arterial and central lines
• Perform and assist with procedures such as chest tube management and percutaneous tracheostomy care
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using Cerner EMR
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists and the multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes
• Advocate for patients and support family communication during critical moments
• Participate in unit initiatives, maintain required certifications, and contribute to a positive team culture

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse credential (RN) — ready to practice in the assignment
• Minimum 2+ years of ICU/critical care nursing experience (trauma and/or surgical ICU strongly preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• Demonstrated experience with CRRT, EVD, arterial/CVC lines and high-acuity monitoring
• Comfortable with Cerner EMR documentation
• TNCC or ATCN certifications are a plus and will make your application stand out

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical thinking and rapid assessment skills in high-acuity settings
• Hands-on proficiency with CRRT and management of EVD and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines and wound VAC management
• Familiarity with trauma and surgical ICU workflows and patient ratios (typically 1:2, sometimes 1:3)
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to mentor peers and adapt to floating across related ICU units

Benefits

• Housing assistance and relocation resources to make your move easier
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore the area
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Travel reimbursement and assignment support for out-of-town clinicians
• Professional development, specialty training and mentorship opportunities
• A supportive, team-oriented culture that truly values your contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a vibrant mountain town with the Blue Ridge Parkway and endless hiking trails right outside your door. Explore the historic Biltmore Estate, stroll the River Arts District galleries, sample a renowned local brewery scene, enjoy live music downtown, and chase waterfalls in nearby Pisgah National Forest. Perfect for weekend escapes and outdoor adventures between shifts.

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