Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 01-25-2026

End Date: 04-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night shifts including weekend nights (Friday through Sunday count as weekend nights), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM NOC (must sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)

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

• Assess and monitor telemetry patients continuously, responding quickly to changes in cardiac rhythms
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adults on a medical-telemetry unit
• Document accurately in Cerner Patient Observation (CPO) and maintain clear patient records
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Serve as a patient advocate, educating patients and families about diagnoses and treatments
• Support unit safety and quality initiatives, including adherence to telemetry monitoring protocols
• Pitch in across sister med-surg units as needed and help maintain smooth patient flow

Qualifications

• Current RN license (state of practice or compact licensure preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience (telemetry experience highly preferred)
• BLS certification required
• CMSRN encouraged (preferred but not required)
• Previous leadership or charge nurse experience is a plus
• BSN preferred

Education

• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry monitoring skills and experience with remote telemetry systems
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR and Cerner Patient Observation (CPO)
• Comfortable using VC150s and workstation-on-wheels documentation workflows
• Excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced med-surg environment
• Familiarity with med-surg procedures and preparing patients for Endoscopy, IR, and OR

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment package with help getting settled locally
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Coverage for travel-related expenses and reimbursements so you can focus on care
• Flexible scheduling with a team that values work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities and clinical leadership mentorship
• A collaborative, compassionate team who appreciate great nurses
• Paid time off and resources to recharge between assignments
• Referral recognition program — bring a friend and celebrate together

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a playground for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike. Spend days off hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway or Pisgah National Forest, visit the iconic Biltmore Estate and its beautiful gardens, explore the River Arts District and local galleries, sample craft breweries and farm-to-table restaurants downtown, or take scenic drives to nearby waterfalls. Winter months bring nearby ski areas for a quick mountain escape. With plenty of parks, live music, and a lively food scene, there’s always a new corner of Asheville to discover during your 13-week assignment.

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