Location: Highlands, NC

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts (NOC), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, typical schedule: three 12-hour nights per week (3x12s); days vary, minimal floating

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 telemetry monitoring and intervene promptly on changes in cardiac status
• Deliver compassionate geriatric and inpatient rehabilitation care for swing-bed patients
• Perform advanced wound care treatments and manage complex wound plans
• Assess, plan and implement individualized nursing care using Cerner for accurate documentation
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and safe discharges
• Educate patients and families, delivering concierge-level service to an affluent community
• Maintain unit standards for safety, quality and patient experience with professionalism
• Adapt to unit needs during busy periods while upholding best-practice clinical care

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience (as stated)
• Experience caring for geriatric patients or prior inpatient rehabilitation (swing bed) experience is a must
• Advanced wound care skills required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and CPI preferred
• Experience with Cerner documentation and standard med/surg equipment
• Comfort working typical patient ratios noted on unit and delivering high-touch patient service

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Strong med/surg nursing skills and familiarity with standard unit equipment
• Advanced wound assessment and treatment planning
• Geriatric care knowledge, including mobility and safety considerations
• Clinical documentation and workflow in Cerner
• Ability to perform minor procedures common to the unit
• Excellent communication, teamwork and patient education skills
• Adaptability in a small hospital setting and commitment to patient experience

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make relocation easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings options so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and short-term disability for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support to get you settled quickly
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people on board
• A supportive team and leadership that values your experience and work-life balance
• Opportunities for skills growth, especially in wound care and geriatric rehab

Travel Perks: Explore Highlands, NC

Highlands is a mountain gem. Explore nearby waterfalls and scenic hikes, stroll a charming downtown full of galleries and farm-to-table dining, visit Highlands Botanical Garden or Whiteside Mountain for memorable views, enjoy local golf courses, and take day trips to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville for culture and craft food scenes. Perfect for weekends outdoors and peaceful evenings after night shifts.

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