Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 08-03-2026

End Date: 11-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule (days vary; every other weekend required), 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM Day 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, patient-centered nursing care on a progressive care/telemetry unit
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and bedside monitor data to detect changes in patient condition
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and coordinate timely interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans
• Manage quick turnover and short-stay patients while maintaining safety and efficiency
• Communicate clearly with patients and families to deliver compassionate, informed care
• Float to other units as needed to support staffing and continuity of care

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state licensure required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (Progressive Care/Telemetry experience required)
• Telemetry competency is a must — candidates without telemetry skills will not be considered
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with Cerner or similar EMR systems preferred
• Comfort working in mixed-level care settings (medical-surgical and step-down)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Progressive Care and Medical-Surgical clinical knowledge
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic medical records
• Ability to manage short-stay and quick-turnover patient populations
• Effective communication, teamwork, and a patient-focused bedside manner
• Adaptability to float between units and manage variable patient acuity

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing
• Flexible 13-week travel assignment to expand your clinical experience
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Professional development opportunities and clinical mentorship
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and help with onboarding logistics
• Comprehensive onboarding so you feel confident on day one
• A workplace that prioritizes patient experience and teamwork

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is an outdoor-lover’s playground — explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and countless hiking trails, tour the historic Biltmore Estate, stroll the vibrant River Arts District, sample craft breweries and farm-to-table dining, and enjoy live music and festivals downtown. Weekend escapes to nearby Pisgah National Forest or Mount Mitchell are perfect for recharging between shifts.

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