Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including weekends, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM (Day shift). Nights are part of the rotation as scheduled; weekend requirement: minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period

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 expert nursing care to cardiovascular progressive care patients with compassion and clinical precision
• Monitor telemetry and hemodynamic status, interpret trends, and act promptly to changes in patient condition
• Manage cardiac drips and titratable infusions safely and according to protocol
• Perform chest tube and epidural management, tube feedings, and IV glucose management as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate post-op care for CV surgery and vascular surgery patients
• Document assessments, interventions and patient responses accurately in the Cerner EMR
• Serve as a patient advocate and educator to support recovery and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice (required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with stepdown or telemetry experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
• Experience with cardiac drip management, chest tube care and epidural management preferred
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and IV Glucommander is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and meet weekend scheduling needs

Education

• Active RN license (state of practice)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Stepdown/CV progressive care clinical practices
• Management of titratable cardiac infusions and vasoactive drips
• Chest tube, epidural and post-op surgical care
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records
• Strong communication, prioritization and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Comfortable housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for tomorrow
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant and mobile
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding help to get you settled quickly
• Referral bonus program so your teammates benefit when you bring great people on board
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville's vibrant scene when you're off shift: stroll the historic Biltmore Estate and gardens, drive or bike along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, hike the many trails in the nearby Pisgah National Forest, sample local craft breweries and farm-to-table restaurants in the River Arts District and downtown, or take a day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. The area is a paradise for outdoor lovers, foodies and anyone who appreciates charming mountain towns.

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