Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 10-20-2025

End Date: 01-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including weekends (every other weekend required), 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM (12-hour evening/overnight shift)

Hours per Week: 36

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 to adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced ED
• Triage and prioritize patients effectively, using evidence-based triage principles and NIHSS when applicable
• Quickly assess, stabilize and coordinate care for trauma and stroke patients in a Level 2 trauma / comprehensive stroke center environment
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Cerner to ensure continuity of care and compliance
• Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment such as Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitors
• Coach and give real-time feedback to peers and support staff to promote team growth and patient safety
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience using AIDET principles and clear communication throughout the visit
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage high-volume workflow and maintain appropriate patient ratios

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years nursing experience, including at least 1 year in an Emergency Room setting
• Required certifications before start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Experience in Level 2 trauma centers, comprehensive stroke centers and high-volume EDs (>100,000 visits) is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated teamwork mentality and ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Willingness to work every other weekend and float within ED sections

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency triage and rapid assessment skills
• Trauma and stroke care protocols and interventions
• Proficient documentation in Cerner
• Experience with Baxter infusion pumps and GE cardiac/monitoring systems
• Ability to manage high patient volumes and variable patient ratios
• Strong communication, patient experience (AIDET) and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and welcomes experienced emergency nurses
• Travel assignment perks like short-term community immersion and new professional experiences
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance to help you stay credentialed
• Flexibility in scheduling to help balance life and work (department-driven schedules)
• Professional development and real-time coaching opportunities to grow your clinical skills
• Paid time off and time to recharge between assignments
• Clinical tools and systems familiarity — work with Cerner, Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• A friendly work culture that prides itself on teamwork and serving a diverse community

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic base for a travel assignment. Explore the iconic Biltmore Estate, cruise the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and hike trails in Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy a thriving downtown with local breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, art galleries and live music. Weekend trips to the Great Smoky Mountains and nearby waterfalls make for effortless outdoor adventures after your shifts.

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