Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 10-20-2025

End Date: 01-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 2:45 PM - 3:15 AM (overnight coverage); scheduling includes every other weekend and must meet department needs

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 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 emergency nursing care, triage patients, and prioritize care in a fast-paced ED
• Monitor cardiac status and other vital signs using GE monitors and manage Baxter infusion pumps with confidence
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and maintain updated patient boards for excellent patient experience
• Coaching and mentoring peers in real time — help the team grow while keeping patients safe
• Float within all sections of the ED as needed, ensuring continuity of care across units
• Apply AIDET and respectful communication to keep patients informed and comforted throughout their visit
• Collaborate with techs, unit clerks, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain smooth unit operations

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) — title listed as RN on the posting
• Minimum 2 years' nursing experience with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Requested: 2 years' experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (>100,000 visits)
• Required certifications before start/on hire: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS; ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and give feedback in real time
• Willingness to work across all ED sections and cover every other weekend as scheduled

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing and triage expertise
• Patient monitoring and cardiac monitoring proficiency
• Strong Cerner documentation skills
• Experience with Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced ED
• Excellent communication, patient experience focus, and teamwork/mentoring skills
• Familiarity with stroke center processes and trauma center workflows

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and paid time off so you can recharge after intense shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify multi-state work
• Travel reimbursement and assignment support so logistics are easy
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive, team-oriented ED that values real-time coaching and your voice

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s vibrant scene between shifts: stroll the famous Biltmore Estate and gardens, drive or bike along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and hike trails in Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy a lively craft brewery scene, the River Arts District galleries, farm-to-table dining, and easy day trips to the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding small towns for a weekend escape.

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