Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 10-20-2025

End Date: 01-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day shifts (schedule varies; includes weekdays and every-other-weekend), 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM (day)

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 using strong triage and patient-assessment skills
• Document patient encounters accurately in Cerner to ensure seamless continuity of care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage high-volume ED flow and patient ratios
• Coach and give real-time feedback to colleagues to elevate unit performance and patient safety
• Operate and monitor equipment such as Baxter pumps and GE cardiac monitors
• Deliver compassionate patient experience using AIDET and respectful communication throughout visits
• Adapt to diverse clinical situations including trauma and stroke protocols in a Level 2 trauma/comprehensive stroke center

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) practicing in accordance with state requirements
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience with at least 1 year in an Emergency Department
• Experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits) preferred
• Current ACLS and BLS prior to start
• PALS, TNCC, CPI and NIHSS required prior to start; ENPC to be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Comfortable floating across all ED sections and working every-other-weekend as scheduled
• Strong teamwork, communication and coaching abilities

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with Cerner documentation and electronic charting workflows
• Skilled in emergency patient triage and rapid assessment
• Familiarity with Baxter infusion pumps and GE cardiac monitors
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and acute stroke/trauma protocols
• Ability to manage variable patient ratios (typical 4:1; up to 7:1 on behavioral holds)
• Excellent interpersonal skills for a multicultural patient population

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks including housing assistance to make your stay comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional maintenance
• Paid time off so you can recharge after intense shifts
• Travel reimbursement and streamlined credentialing to get you onsite quickly
• Opportunities for continuing education and ENPC certification support within 90 days
• A supportive team culture that values teamwork, coaching and real-time feedback
• Career growth and networking at a high-volume, tertiary care emergency department

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a vibrant mountain town with tons to explore on your days off. Visit the iconic Biltmore Estate right in town, drive or bike scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and hike trails in Pisgah National Forest or nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy a thriving arts scene and River Arts District galleries, sample local craft breweries, and savor eclectic restaurants downtown. Cozy mountain views and outdoor adventures make for perfect weekend getaways.

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