Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 10-19-2025

End Date: 01-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule (varies to meet department needs; includes every other weekend), Days vary, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM, day shift

Hours per Week: 38

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, compassionate emergency nursing care in a busy Level 2 trauma, comprehensive stroke center ED
• Perform rapid, accurate triage and ongoing assessment to prioritize patient needs
• Monitor cardiac rhythm and manage advanced monitoring equipment to detect changes early
• Document care clearly and efficiently using Cerner to ensure continuity and safety
• Coach and mentor colleagues in real time to raise team performance and patient outcomes
• Support patient experience using AIDET and maintain clear communication with patients and families
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in a high-volume environment serving a multi-cultural community

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license (state eligibility required)
• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Certifications required before start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Experience in Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (preferred)
• Comfort with coaching, giving real-time feedback, and working across all areas of the ED
• Previous HCA experience is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Cerner documentation
• Skilled with Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitoring systems
• Strong triage, cardiac monitoring, and emergency assessment skills
• Ability to manage high patient ratios and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced ED
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-experience focus (AIDET)
• Familiarity with stroke protocols and NIHSS assessments

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical instincts
• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off to recharge after intense, meaningful work
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to streamline your paperwork
• Professional development and certification support (ENPC, TNCC, NIHSS, etc.)
• Flexible scheduling options that respect work-life balance
• Recognition in a high-performing department known for teamwork and welcome culture

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic home base for a travel assignment. Walk to the iconic Biltmore Estate right in town, explore the Blue Ridge Parkway for world-class scenic drives and overlooks, and hike miles of trails including Pisgah and DuPont State Forest waterfalls. Enjoy a thriving arts scene and the River Arts District, sample award-winning local breweries and farm-to-table restaurants, catch live music downtown, or take a day trip into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With mountains, culture, and great food nearby, weekends here are an adventure.

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