Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 09-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (includes weekends), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM NOC (self-scheduled per unit needs; 6 weekend shifts per period)

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

• Provide high-quality critical care to neurology and general ICU patients, including post-thrombectomy and post-neurosurgery care
• Manage advanced therapies and monitoring such as CRRT, bedside EVDs and A-line monitoring
• Administer and monitor thrombolytic (TPA) patients and follow post-procedure protocols
• Document nursing care and patient progress accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and multidisciplinary staff to drive patient-centered outcomes
• Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery expectations
• Follow unit policies, safety protocols and participate in self-scheduling to meet unit needs

Qualifications

• Active RN license or eligibility to obtain RN licensure in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
• NIHSS certification highly preferred
• Experience with neurology ICU patients, including post-thrombectomy and TPA care
• Comfort and competence with CRRT, EVD management, A-line monitoring and infusion devices (Baxter pumps)
• Familiarity with Cerner documentation system

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care and neurology-focused assessment and intervention skills
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record workflows
• Clinical skills in CRRT, EVD care, arterial line monitoring and infusion pump management
• Ability to prioritize in a 1:2 patient ratio ICU setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork in high-acuity environments
• Flexibility to float across ICUs and adapt to unit needs

Benefits

• Generous travel perks and housing support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings options to plan ahead
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to ease state transitions
• Travel reimbursement and assignment support so logistics are simple
• A supportive team that values your critical-care expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a vibrant mountain town — spend your days off exploring the Biltmore Estate, hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest, chasing waterfalls, wandering the River Arts District, sampling award-winning breweries and enjoying a lively local food scene. The Great Smoky Mountains and charming mountain towns are a short drive away for weekend getaways.

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