Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 05-02-2026

End Date: 08-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (overnight); every other weekend required. Specific weekly days vary by unit/assignment.

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

• Monitor telemetry and cardiac rhythms vigilantly to catch changes early
• Deliver progressive care/step-down nursing for medical-surgical and step-down patients
• Manage short-stay and quick-turnover patients with efficient, high-quality care
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create and adjust care plans
• Triage and escalate clinical changes to providers promptly and appropriately
• Maintain patient safety and comfort while upholding unit policies and standards
• Support and mentor colleagues when floating to other units to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (state requirements apply)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (telemetry/progressive care experience required/preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Demonstrated telemetry competency
• Familiarity with Cerner or similar EMR systems
• Willingness to float to other units and work every other weekend
• Positive, patient-focused attitude and strong teamwork skills

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN/ASN/BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry competency and rhythm interpretation
• Progressive care/step-down clinical knowledge
• Solid medical-surgical nursing fundamentals
• Proficient clinical documentation in Cerner
• Strong patient assessment and monitoring skills
• Effective communication, teamwork, and time management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, quick-turnover unit

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values compassion and collaboration
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and help with logistics so you can focus on care
• Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage available
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Malpractice coverage and professional liability support
• Referral bonus program and opportunities for repeat assignments

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic base for adventure between shifts. Explore the historic Biltmore Estate and its gardens, cruise scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, or hike trails in Pisgah National Forest. Discover the vibrant River Arts District, sample local craft breweries and farm-to-table dining in downtown Asheville, and chase waterfalls along nearby trails. Plenty of weekend getaways and outdoor activities make this a delightful travel assignment location.

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