Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (overnight); schedule includes every other weekend

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

• Deliver compassionate postoperative nursing care to orthopedic surgery patients, prioritizing safety and recovery
• Perform wound care including dressing changes and suture/staple removal with meticulous attention to infection prevention
• Manage Foley catheters, NG tubes, and wound vac maintenance to support patient comfort and healing
• Use Cerner to accurately document assessments, care plans and handoffs
• Collaborate closely with RNs, LPNs, PCTs and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate high-quality care
• Provide patient and family education on mobility, discharge instructions and home care needs
• Advocate for patients, escalate concerns appropriately, and contribute to a positive unit culture

Qualifications

• Active NC Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years RN experience (orthopedic/postoperative or med-surg experience preferred)
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical record preferred
• Demonstrated wound care and postoperative nursing skills (dressing changes, wound vacs)
• Comfortable working overnight shifts and every other weekend rotation
• Team-player attitude, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and strong patient-centered communication

Knowledge & Skills

• Orthopedic nursing principles and postoperative care
• Wound care, dressing changes, and wound vac maintenance
• Foley catheter and NG tube management
• Familiarity with mobility devices (walkers, lifts, CPM) and safe patient handling techniques
• Proficient documentation skills in Cerner EMR
• Ability to manage typical patient ratios and prioritize workload on night shift
• Strong teamwork, clinical judgment, and patient advocacy skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and support to make your stay comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help build your future
• Life insurance and professional liability coverage
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to simplify moving
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic base for your 13-week adventure. Explore the historic Biltmore Estate, drive or hike along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and chase waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest. The River Arts District offers galleries, studios and great coffee; the downtown food and craft brewery scene is lively; and outdoor options from easy trails to challenging ridgelines are minutes away. Perfect for post-shift hikes, weekend escapes to nearby trails, or enjoying a thriving arts and food scene.

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