Location: Jefferson, NC

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift) with call rotation: every 3rd day and every 3rd weekend. Weekday call: 3:00 PM - 7:00 AM; Weekend call: Friday 3:00 PM - Monday 7:00 AM. Call-back expectation ~30 minutes (may vary 2-4+ hours depending on case).

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the operating room and PACU, following Universal Protocol (time-out) procedures
• Prepare, operate, and troubleshoot specialty OR equipment (electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Stryker orthopedic and Olympus lap equipment, Fuji endoscopy)
• Monitor patients intraoperatively and in recovery — cardiac monitoring, conscious sedation observation, and timely documentation in Meditech
• Administer blood products and follow specimen handling/labeling and infection control protocols
• Establish and maintain vascular access including starting peripheral IVs and urinary bladder catheterization as needed
• Assist in a wide range of surgical procedures (general, gynecologic, ophthalmic, orthopedic, urology, endoscopy) as scrub or circulating nurse
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and transfers to PACU
• Respond to call events promptly and provide timely return-to-hospital care when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of perioperative/OR experience (explicit requirement)
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications (listed in job requirements)
• Experience charting in Meditech (charting system required)
• Comfort and competence with PACU/recovery care and universal protocol (time-out) procedures
• Ability to participate in call rotation (every 3rd day / every 3rd weekend) and meet call-back expectations
• Comfort working with diverse patient age groups (pediatrics through geriatrics) and varied case mix

Knowledge & Skills

• Meditech charting and Omnicell medication system
• General OR and Ambulatory OR workflows
• PACU (recovery) management and conscious sedation monitoring
• Cardiac monitoring and administration of blood & blood products
• Starting peripheral IVs and urinary bladder catheterization
• Infection control, specimen handling/labeling, and radiation safety
• Operation of electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, Steris processing
• Familiarity with Stryker orthopedic equipment, Olympus lap gear, and Fuji endoscopy systems
• Clinical skills across specialties: endoscopy (colonoscopy, EGD), general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, urology
• Emergency management awareness (fire safety, malignant hyperthermia, latex allergy considerations) and wound management

Benefits

• Scrubs provided on site — pack light and get to work!
• 24-hour unit orientation so you feel confident and supported from day one
• Set schedule (predictable Monday–Friday day shift) for better work–life balance
• Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team (PT, RT, Radiology, Pharmacy and more)
• Opportunity to practice across a wide variety of OR cases — keep your skills sharp and varied
• Professional environment with Meditech and Omnicell systems — great for charting continuity
• Flu vaccine policy with medical/religious exemptions honored — safety-focused workplace
• Supportive on-site resources and a small unit census for focused patient care

Travel Perks: Explore Jefferson, NC

This is a travel contract assignment in Jefferson, NC — a charming mountain town with plenty to explore on your days off. Hike or picnic at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area and enjoy scenic drives along nearby sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The New River and surrounding streams offer fishing and peaceful riverside walks. Nearby towns (including West Jefferson) feature local galleries, farm stands, cozy cafés, and seasonal festivals. In a short drive you'll find ski and outdoor recreation at regional resorts, local craft breweries and bakeries, and opportunities for weekend trips to larger Appalachian towns for dining and live music. Perfect for clinicians who love fresh air, hiking, scenic vistas, and small-town charm.

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