Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 10-21-2025

End Date: 01-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights (rotating/varies, exact days to be confirmed by facility), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, Night shift

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 compassionate, high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages
• Rapidly assess, triage and stabilize patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions
• Administer medications, IV therapy and treatments accurately and safely
• Collaborate closely with physicians, techs and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
• Maintain clear, timely documentation in the patient record and communicate critical updates
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement, safety initiatives and code responses
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans and discharge instructions

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact RN license (required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience (per job posting)
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification strongly preferred or required by facility
• Current TB screening and up-to-date immunizations as per facility policy
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen and credentialing in a timely manner

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong triage and rapid assessment skills in a high-acuity environment
• Proficiency with electronic health records and accurate documentation
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking and prioritization under pressure
• Skilled in IV starts, medication administration and cardiac/telemetry monitoring
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families and the care team
• Team-oriented mindset and adaptability to changing patient volumes

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options to make your stay easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on caring for others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and support for a smooth transition to the assignment
• Comprehensive orientation and preceptor support to help you hit the ground running
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and maintain work-life balance
• Professional development and continuing education support to grow your skills
• A supportive ED team that values your contributions and celebrates wins together

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a gateway to outdoor adventure and creative culture. Explore the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike in Pisgah National Forest or take a day trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy a thriving local food scene, craft breweries and the River Arts District’s galleries. Weekend farmers’ markets, live music and nearby waterfalls mean there’s always something to do when you’re off shift.

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