Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-16-2025

End Date: 02-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule including nights and every-other weekend, 12:45 PM - 1:15 AM (overnight)

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 and rapid clinical assessment for a diverse, high-volume patient population
• Stabilize and manage acutely ill and injured patients using evidence-based practices
• Administer medications and treatments safely and document care accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate closely with physicians, techs, and unit staff to ensure efficient patient flow and excellent patient experience
• Coach and give real-time feedback to teammates to support skill development and a strong team culture
• Perform triage, cardiac monitoring, and use unit equipment (Baxter pumps, GE monitors) with competence
• Champion patient experience standards (AIDET, respectful communication, timely updates) throughout each visit

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state licensure required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Required certifications before start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Experience in Level 2 trauma centers, comprehensive stroke centers, or high-volume EDs (>100,000 visits) preferred
• Comfortable coaching colleagues, working across ED sections, and supporting a fast-paced, multicultural patient population
• Willingness to wear required navy scrubs and adhere to unit policies

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with Cerner electronic documentation
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and use of GE monitors
• Familiarity with Baxter infusion pumps and ED equipment
• Strong triage, critical thinking, and rapid assessment skills
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient experience practices (AIDET)
• Experience in high-volume emergency workflows and behavioral hold management

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family are cared for
• 401(k) retirement savings options to help you plan ahead
• Paid Time Off to recharge between shifts and assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support for a smooth start
• Referral bonus program — bring great teammates and get rewarded
• A supportive ED team that values collaboration, learning, and your wellbeing

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is an outdoor lover’s paradise and a cultural hub. Explore the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway for unforgettable mountain views, or hike nearby trails in Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains. Downtown Asheville offers a lively arts scene, independent galleries, farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and live music. Weekend day trips to waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and charming nearby mountain towns make this an ideal place to recharge between shifts.

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