Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (specific days vary), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, overnight schedule with every-other-weekend requirement

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 compassionate, patient-centered orthopedic nursing care for pre- and post-operative patients
• Perform wound care including dressing changes, wound VAC maintenance and suture/staple removal with precision
• Safely manage and monitor devices such as Foley catheters and NG tubes
• Assess and document vital signs, patient status and interventions accurately in Cerner
• Assist with mobility using patient lift equipment and support safe ambulation
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and nursing standards
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, therapists and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families about recovery, discharge planning and home care needs

Qualifications

• Active NC RN license (required)
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (orthopedics or med-surg experience preferred)
• Comfortable with wound care, wound VACs, dressing changes, and post-op ortho care
• Experience with Cerner or other electronic medical records preferred
• Ability to work nights and every other weekend; team-player attitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of orthopedic post-operative care and common ortho procedures
• Wound care techniques and wound VAC maintenance
• Foley catheter and NG tube care
• Proficiency documenting in EMR (Cerner preferred)
• Skilled in patient mobilization and use of lift/transfer equipment (Sara Stedy, Maxi Move, etc.)
• Accurate vital signs monitoring and clinical assessment
• Excellent communication, patient education and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials up to date
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support with logistics for a smooth start
• A supportive team that values your skills and growth
• Professional development and training opportunities, including Cerner orientation

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s vibrant culture and outdoor adventure: stroll the historic Biltmore Estate and gardens, drive or hike along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, wander the River Arts District and sample local breweries, enjoy downtown Asheville’s shops and restaurants, or take a weekend trip to Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains for hiking, waterfalls and stunning views.

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