Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM NOC (overnight)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 post-operative and perioperative nursing care for orthopedic surgery patients
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, neurovascular status, and pain levels with attention to detail
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely and document accurately
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on post-op care, mobility, and discharge planning
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Maintain clear, timely charting in the electronic medical record and support continuity of care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — North Carolina licensure or compact RN eligibility preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical nursing experience (Orthopedic Surgery experience strongly preferred)
• Current BLS certification required; advanced certifications (ACLS, ortho-specific courses) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage post-surgical patients and complex pain control plans
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced surgical units

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical assessment and post-operative nursing care specific to orthopedics
• Pain management strategies and safe opioid/non-opioid administration
• Wound care, dressing changes, and infection prevention practices
• IV medication administration and infusion pump management
• Familiarity with surgical workflows, sterile technique, and perioperative protocols
• Comfortable using electronic medical record systems and documenting care clearly
• Teamwork, prioritization, and critical thinking in acute care settings

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your temporary home comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy on the road
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement to cover your commute to assignment locations
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get credentialed quickly
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both benefit
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a vibrant home base for your 13-week adventure: explore the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway for unforgettable mountain views, hike trails in Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Forest, stroll the River Arts District to meet local artists, enjoy a lively craft brewery and farm-to-table dining scene, and take weekend trips to nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park or charming mountain towns like Hendersonville and Brevard.

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