Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 01-16-2026

End Date: 04-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (overnight); rotating schedule with night shifts and weekend coverage — must work 3 weekends per 6-week schedule

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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, family-centered critical care for PICU patients with compassion and clinical excellence
• Manage ventilators and complex respiratory care safely and confidently
• Perform advanced bedside procedures including IV starts, catheter care, central line dressing changes and tracheostomy care
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic and ICP data to guide timely interventions
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using Cerner
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care plans
• Float to Pediatrics and NICU as needed to support patient needs and broaden skills
• Support patient and family education, offering clear communication and emotional support during critical moments

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) credential — able to practice in the assignment state
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; at least 1 year of PICU experience preferred
• Proven skills in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care procedures
• Experience with Alaris infusion pumps and Cerner documentation
• Comfortable floating to Pediatrics and NICU and adapting to unit-specific policies

Knowledge & Skills

• Pediatric critical care principles and best practices
• Ventilator management and weaning protocols
• Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
• Alaris infusion pump operation and medication infusion safety
• Cerner electronic health record documentation
• Central line and trach care, ICP monitoring, tube feeding procedures
• IV starts, catheter management and LP assistance
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and family-centered communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your temporary home comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to rest and recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement for assignment-related travel
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program—share the love and earn rewards
• A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Base yourself in Asheville and enjoy world-class outdoor and cultural perks. Explore the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, hike Pisgah National Forest or Dupont State Forest, and discover the vibrant River Arts District. Sample local farm-to-table dining and dozens of craft breweries, catch live music downtown, and take weekend trips to nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park for fresh air and epic views.

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