Location: Brevard, NC

Start Date: 11-23-2025

End Date: 02-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (night shift) with weekend rotation per 6-week schedule (schedule includes weekends and holidays per staffing matrix)

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 safe, compassionate care to PCU/Acute Care patients — assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions
• Initiate and manage IV starts and vascular access (CVL/arterial lines) with confidence
• Continuously monitor cardiac status using EKG/telemetry and respond to changes promptly
• Perform and support procedures such as Foley placement, wound care, and bedside interventions
• Document care thoroughly and efficiently in Cerner EMR to ensure continuity and accuracy
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members — physicians, case management, pharmacy, PT/OT — during daily care rounds
• Serve as a dependable resource in fast-paced moments, triaging needs and escalating when appropriate
• Support unit staffing and coverage, including weekend rotations and team-based shift handoffs

Qualifications

• Current RN license (eligible/active in North Carolina preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN clinical experience (PCU/Acute Care, Med-Surg, ICU/Stepdown experience highly valued)
• BLS required; ACLS required to be completed prior to end of orientation
• Comfortable with telemetry/EKG monitoring, IV starts, and common acute care procedures
• Experience with Cerner or similar EMR systems
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-based care environment and adapt to changing patient acuity

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and interpretation (EKG/telemetry)
• IV therapy, CVL and arterial line familiarity
• Wound care and Foley catheter management
• Experience with IV pumps, Baxter feeding pumps, SCDs and Pyxis medication systems
• Strong clinical judgment, prioritization, and time management
• Effective communication and teamwork in interdisciplinary rounds

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks including housing assistance and travel reimbursement to make your transition easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options to keep you healthy on and off shift
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge after intense, meaningful work
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your multi-state mobility
• Certification support — BLS/ACLS encouragement and resources to stay current
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates on board
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your experience and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Brevard, NC

Brevard is a nature-lover’s playground — think waterfalls, hiking, and mountain air. Explore Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Recreational Forest with iconic waterfall hikes, enjoy local trails for mountain biking, try fly-fishing or paddling nearby rivers, and catch live music at the Brevard Music Center. Charming downtown shops, local breweries, and a short drive to Asheville’s vibrant food and arts scene make weekends fun and relaxing.

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