Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Asheville, NC
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating night shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; schedule varies to meet ED needs and includes every-other-weekend (night shift)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 emergency nursing care in a high-volume ED, quickly assessing and stabilizing patients
- Perform triage and manage trauma and stroke patients, including NIHSS assessments when indicated
- Administer medications and operate unit equipment such as Baxter pumps and GE monitors
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner
- Coach and give real-time feedback to teammates to support a culture of continuous improvement
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent patient experience using AIDET and clear communication
- Maintain appropriate patient ratios and adapt to the fast pace of a Level 2 trauma / comprehensive stroke center
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years' nursing experience with at least 1 year in an ER setting; experience in a Level 2 trauma center and a high-volume ED preferred
- Current, active RN license (state requirements apply; compact license may be acceptable depending on state rules)
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS required prior to start; ENPC required within 90 days of hire
- Comfortable working nights and every-other-weekend schedule and able to float across ED sections
- Strong teamwork, communication skills, and ability to coach and provide feedback in real time
Knowledge & Skills
- Emergency nursing principles, trauma care, and stroke management
- Triage best practices and high-volume ED workflows
- Cerner documentation system proficiency
- Experience with Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitoring systems
- Cardiac monitoring and rapid interpretation of telemetry
- Patient experience practices (AIDET) and effective bedside communication
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining patient safety
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to help make your temporary stay comfy and convenient
- Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy on and off shift
- 401K retirement savings plan to think about tomorrow while you crush today
- Life insurance for extra peace of mind
- Paid time off to recharge after intense stretches in a high-volume ED
- Travel reimbursement and support for assignment-related expenses
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make cross-state paperwork less painful
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, work with a colleague you like
- A supportive team that truly values YOU and the patient-first mentality
Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC
Asheville is a fantastic launchpad for off-duty adventures. Explore the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, or hike in Pisgah National Forest and the nearby Great Smoky Mountains. Downtown Asheville offers a lively arts scene, River Arts District galleries, craft breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and regular live music — great for recharging on days off. Waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and charming mountain towns are an easy weekend escape.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Emergency Department? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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