Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-22-2026

End Date: 05-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM (day); occasional extended shifts up to 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM and stay-late/on-call 1-2 times per week

Hours per Week: 38

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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-acuity preoperative and postoperative nursing care for cardiovascular patients with a 1:1 ratio when indicated
• Administer medications accurately using BCMA and follow safe medication administration practices
• Perform large-bore IV starts and assist with arterial, central line, and epidural procedures
• Assist anesthesia and surgical teams with induction/intubation, positioning, and intraoperative support
• Safely transport patients to and from the OR and ensure accurate handoffs to the surgical team
• Continuously monitor patients using GE Carescape and Fuji ultrasound as needed
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient status thoroughly in Cerner
• Communicate clearly and professionally with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care

Qualifications

• Critical Care experience required (the posting specifies critical care experience a must)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience (as listed in the job details)
• BLS certification required
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and excellent documentation skills
• Experience with BCMA and medication administration processes
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity area
• PreOp or CVOR experience is a plus
• Comfort assisting with arterial/central/epidural placements and supporting induction/intubation

Knowledge & Skills

• Cerner electronic documentation experience
• GE Carescape monitoring systems
• Fuji ultrasound familiarity
• BCMA workflow and safe medication administration
• Large-bore IV starts and vascular access assistance
• Strong clinical assessment, patient monitoring, and critical-care skills
• Clear communication and interdepartmental coordination
• Patient transport and perioperative processes

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU — collaborate with experienced CVOR and PreOp staff
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance work and life
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid orientation and unit-specific onboarding so you hit the floor confident
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow the team
• Continuing education support to help you advance clinically
• Work/life resources and employee assistance for when you need extra support
• A positive culture focused on quality, safety, and professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s outdoor playground — scenic drives and overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway, miles of hiking and waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, and biking trails for every level. Enjoy the historic Biltmore Estate and its gardens, discover the River Arts District’s galleries and studios, and sample the lively local food and craft beer scene downtown. Day trips to nearby Great Smoky Mountains and charming mountain towns make weekends an adventure.

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