Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; schedule set in 6-week blocks with varying days (exact days vary by schedule) and 3 call shifts required within each 6-week schedule

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 expert post-anesthesia nursing care to recover patients safely and compassionately
• Monitor ventilated patients and manage ventilator settings in collaboration with the care team
• Assess and intervene for pediatric and trauma patients with confidence and calm
• Document patient progress accurately and efficiently in Cerner
• Collaborate with peri-anesthesia colleagues and float to Endoscopy, PreOp, or Phase II as needed
• Participate in on-call rotations and support continuity of care during your scheduled call shifts
• Advocate for patient experience improvements and contribute to a positive bedside culture

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (able to practice in NC or obtain state licensure prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (PACU/peri-anesthesia experience preferred)
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required
• Experience with NIH Stroke Scale assessments
• Advanced skill in ventilator monitoring and post-anesthesia patient management
• Comfortable working in a 1:2 patient ratio environment and using Cerner for documentation

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong post-anesthesia care and PACU workflows knowledge
• Competence with ventilator monitoring and airway management
• Familiarity with pediatric and trauma patient needs in a PACU setting
• Proficient documentation skills in Cerner
• Ability to perform NIH Stroke Scale assessments
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient advocacy skills

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and voice
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge after meaningful work
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Travel reimbursement and housing support options for contract RNs
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your career
• Referral program to reward you for helping us find great teammates
• 401(k) retirement savings and life insurance options for peace of mind
• Access to a collaborative peri-anesthesia team and modern PACU equipment

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is an outdoor lover’s and foodie’s dream — think scenic drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the historic Biltmore Estate, craft breweries and a lively River Arts District. Hike nearby trails in Pisgah National Forest, enjoy live music and local farm-to-table dining downtown, or take weekend trips to the Smoky Mountains. Great balance of nature and culture for your time off between shifts.

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