Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-11-2025

End Date: 05-13-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (12-hour), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule includes every-other-weekend coverage and is department-driven (no block scheduling). Night shift, with flexibility to float to different ED sections (no floating outside the ED).

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

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care for a high-volume ED, including trauma and stroke patients
• Assess, triage and prioritize patients quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Perform and manage procedures common to the ED and support high-acuity care when needed
• Document patient care thoroughly in Cerner to ensure continuity and compliance
• Operate and monitor equipment such as Baxter pumps and GE monitors to ensure safe therapy
• Coach and mentor colleagues in real time; give and receive feedback to improve team performance
• Collaborate with techs, unit clerks and the interdisciplinary team to support smooth unit operations
• Deliver excellent patient experience using AIDET and maintain boards and communications throughout the visit
• Adhere to unit policies, attendance expectations, and the required uniform (navy scrubs)

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice (required)
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Preferred: 2 years’ experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits); prior HCA experience is a plus
• Required certifications before start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Strong teamwork mentality, ability to coach and provide real-time feedback, and flexibility to work all areas of the ED

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in emergency and trauma nursing best practices, including stroke care pathways
• Proficient with Cerner documentation systems
• Experience with Baxter infusion pumps and GE cardiac monitors
• Triage, cardiac monitoring and management of behavioral-hold patients in the ED
• Comfort working in a very high-volume environment with typical patient ratios (about 4:1 medical; up to 7:1 on behavioral holds)
• Excellent communication, patient-experience focus (AIDET), and team coordination skills

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks and support to make your temporary home comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options so you can stay healthy while you help others
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and financial wellness resources to plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel logistics support and reimbursement for assignment-related expenses
• Referral bonus program and recognition for team members who bring great people
• A welcoming, collaborative team that values teaching, coaching, and your well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic place for a travel assignment. Explore the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive or bike sections of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and hike to waterfalls in the nearby Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy a lively downtown with craft breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, art galleries, live music, and a welcoming, multicultural community. Weekend trips to the Great Smoky Mountains or quaint mountain towns are easy and rewarding.

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