Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (overnight); schedule may vary based on unit needs, nights

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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 labor and delivery care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients
• Monitor maternal and fetal status using advanced fetal monitoring and act promptly on changes
• Assist and support vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections in collaboration with the care team
• Perform immediate newborn care according to NRP guidelines and stabilize as needed
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner
• Collaborate with anesthesia, OB providers, neonatal teams, and surgical staff to ensure safe outcomes
• Maintain a patient-centered approach while managing 1:1 and 1:2 patient ratios

Qualifications

• Current RN license (NC or compact licensing accepted where applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience (explicit requirement)
• High-risk obstetrics experience required
• Required certifications: NRP, BLS/ALS, Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• Comfortable with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and immediate newborn care
• Experience with Cerner and familiarity with Philips electronic fetal monitoring, Baxter pumps, and fetal ink preferred
• Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a team-first attitude

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced Fetal Monitoring interpretation and management
• Neonatal resuscitation and immediate newborn care (NRP)
• Electronic medical record documentation in Cerner
• Experience with Philips electronic fetal monitoring and Baxter infusion pumps
• Circulating experience in the OR for cesarean deliveries is a plus
• Ability to manage 1:1 and 1:2 patient ratios and prioritize in high-acuity situations
• Critical thinking, situational awareness, and calm decision-making under pressure

Benefits

• Travel-friendly assignment with housing assistance and relocation support to make the move easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family are cared for
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and enjoy the area
• Professional development and continuing education support to grow your clinical skills
• Access to a supportive, experienced L&D team that values collaboration and compassion
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support to get you settled quickly
• Flexible scheduling options and the possibility to extend your assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a vibrant mountain city with plenty to explore between shifts. Tour the iconic Biltmore Estate, drive or hike along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and explore Pisgah National Forest for waterfalls and trails. Downtown Asheville offers an acclaimed food scene, craft breweries, and live music in cozy venues. Stroll the River Arts District to meet local artists, or take quick day trips to charming towns like Black Mountain and Hendersonville. If you love the outdoors, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is within easy reach for weekend adventures.

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