Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 10-20-2025

End Date: 01-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, schedule set by department; includes every other weekend

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 compassionate, high-quality emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population
• Quickly assess and triage patients, prioritizing those in critical need
• Administer medications, manage IVs and operate cardiac monitoring equipment
• Collaborate closely with physicians, techs and unit staff to coordinate efficient care
• Coach and give real-time feedback to support team performance and patient safety
• Document care accurately and promptly in Cerner
• Follow patient experience protocols such as AIDET and keep patients informed throughout their visit
• Support departmental goals in a high-volume, fast-paced emergency setting

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for NC licensure
• Minimum 2 years of 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
• Certifications required before start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Hands-on experience with Cerner documentation
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to coach peers; excellent communication and situational awareness
• Previous HCA experience is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency and trauma nursing principles
• Stroke care workflows and NIHSS assessment
• Triage processes and high-volume ED flow management
• Cardiac monitoring and interpreting telemetry
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic documentation
• Familiarity with Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitors
• Patient experience practices and culturally sensitive care

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you feel at home while on assignment
• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Travel reimbursement and support for a smooth move
• Referral bonus program because great teammates deserve rewards
• A supportive ED team that values your skills, voice and wellbeing

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a playground for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike. Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and nearby Pisgah National Forest for world-class hiking, waterfalls and scenic drives. Tour the historic Biltmore Estate or wander Asheville’s vibrant River Arts District and downtown breweries and farm to table restaurants. The French Broad River offers kayaking and riverside strolls and there are frequent live music spots to enjoy on weekends. Quick weekend trips to the Great Smoky Mountains are also easy and rewarding.

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