Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 10-20-2025

End Date: 01-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Schedule varies based on department needs (every other weekend required), 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Evening/Night shift)

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

• Assess and triage patients promptly in a high-volume Level 2 trauma and comprehensive stroke center
• Provide advanced emergency nursing care and perform unit-specific procedures
• Administer medications and manage infusions using Baxter pumps and GE monitoring systems
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Cerner to maintain continuity of care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, coach peers, and provide constructive, real-time feedback
• Deliver an excellent patient experience using AIDET and respectful communication practices
• Support unit workflow by working with techs, triage staff, and unit clerks and floating within ED sections as needed
• Maintain unit board updates and keep patients and families informed throughout the visit

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an Emergency Department setting
• Experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits) preferred
• Certifications required prior to or on hire: ACLS and BLS
• Additional certifications required on hire or within hiring timelines: PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Teamwork mentality and ability to coach and give feedback in real time
• Flexibility to work across all areas of the Emergency Department

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and emergency assessment skills
• Proficient documentation in Cerner
• Familiarity with Baxter infusion pumps and GE patient monitors
• Ability to manage high patient ratios and behavioral-hold scenarios
• Excellent communication, AIDET best practices, and patient-centered care skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume ED environment
• Coaching, mentoring, and teamwork abilities

Benefits

• A welcoming, team-focused ED where your contributions matter
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Clear unit guidelines and supportive onboarding on day one
• Opportunities for professional development and specialty training
• Work with experienced colleagues in a high-volume, dynamic environment
• A culture that values teamwork, coaching, and real-time feedback
• Be part of a diverse, multicultural community-serving department

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic place to explore between shifts. Wander the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive or bike scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and hike nearby trails in Pisgah National Forest. Downtown Asheville offers an eclectic arts scene, unique local breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and the River Arts District for galleries and studios. For day trips, the Great Smoky Mountains and many waterfalls are within easy reach—perfect for a weekend outdoor escape.

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