Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-16-2025

End Date: 02-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including weekends, 12:45 PM - 1:15 AM (12.5-hour evening/night rotation), every other weekend required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 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

• Triage and assess patients quickly and accurately to prioritize care in a high-volume ED
• Provide emergency nursing care including cardiac monitoring and advanced interventions
• Document patient care clearly and efficiently in Cerner
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate timely, patient-centered care
• Coach and give real-time feedback to colleagues to strengthen team performance
• Use AIDET and other patient communication practices to ensure exceptional patient experience
• Operate unit equipment such as Baxter pumps and GE monitors safely and competently
• Participate in unit-specific policies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an Emergency Department
• Experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS prior to start date; PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS required before start; ENPC within 90 days
• Comfortable working all areas of the ED and adapting to varied patient ratios
• Strong teamwork mentality with ability to coach and deliver constructive feedback

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with Cerner documentation system
• Skilled in triage, cardiac monitoring, and emergency procedures
• Familiarity with Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitoring systems
• Effective verbal and written communication using AIDET principles
• Ability to manage high patient volumes and maintain situational awareness
• Culturally sensitive care; experience serving diverse, multi-lingual populations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability options for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge after intense shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify paperwork
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support to get you started quickly
• Referral bonus program for bringing great colleagues on board
• A supportive team that values YOU and fosters professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville's vibrant arts and food scene, stroll the River Arts District, tour the historic Biltmore Estate, drive scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and hike nearby trails in Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains. Enjoy craft breweries, live music, local farm-to-table dining, and easy weekend escapes into nature.

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