Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-23-2025

End Date: 02-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (includes weekends), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM NOC — schedule includes every-other-weekend and will vary to meet department needs

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 expert emergency nursing care in a high-volume ED using triage and rapid assessment skills
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage alarms and interventions using GE monitors and cardiac monitoring best practices
• Document care accurately and efficiently in Cerner to support continuity and quality
• Deliver compassionate patient communication using AIDET and keep patients and families informed throughout their visit
• Coach and mentor teammates in real time, offering feedback to support team performance and patient safety
• Adapt to changing department needs and float within ED sections to maintain staffing and care standards
• Support stroke and trauma protocols as part of a Level 2 trauma and comprehensive stroke center

Qualifications

• Active RN license required
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an emergency department
• Preferred: 2 years experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or a high-volume ED
• Required certifications before start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Experience with Cerner documentation and comfort with cardiac monitoring equipment
• Teamwork mindset with the ability to coach and provide real-time feedback

Education

• Active RN licensure (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Triage and rapid assessment in a busy emergency setting
• Cardiac monitoring and management of acute cardiac conditions
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic documentation
• Familiarity with Baxter pumps and GE monitoring systems
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, multicultural ED environment
• Strong communication skills for patient experience and family updates
• Flexibility to work across ED sections and manage varied patient ratios

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable and stress-free
• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and enjoy the area
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make cross-state work easier
• Supportive onboarding and access to unit-specific policies from day one
• Opportunities to learn and grow with a high-volume, trauma and stroke-focused team
• Referral bonus program so you can bring great colleagues along
• A welcoming, team-focused culture that values compassion and diversity

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s vibrant arts district and eclectic downtown, tour the historic Biltmore Estate, drive scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and hike trails in Pisgah National Forest and nearby Great Smoky Mountains. Enjoy a renowned craft brewery scene, live music venues, farmers markets, and plenty of outdoor weekend adventures within easy reach.

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