Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 10-20-2025

End Date: 01-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varies (rotating nights), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM NOC; schedule must meet department needs and includes every-other-weekend coverage

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 deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to a diverse, high-volume patient population
• Stabilize and manage acute and critical conditions in a busy Level 2 trauma / comprehensive stroke center
• Collaborate closely with physicians, techs, unit clerks and the interdisciplinary ED team to ensure smooth patient flow
• Coach, mentor and give real-time feedback to colleagues to support team performance and patient safety
• Document care accurately and efficiently in Cerner to maintain continuity and compliance
• Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment such as Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Implement AIDET and patient-experience best practices to keep patients informed and respected throughout their visit
• Adhere to unit policies, attendance expectations and dress code (navy scrubs) while promoting a welcoming department culture

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state-specific) required
• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits) preferred
• Current ACLS and BLS required before start date; PALS and TNCC required before start date
• CPI and NIHSS required prior to hire; ENPC within 90 days of hire
• Teamwork mentality with demonstrated ability to coach and give feedback in real time
• Willingness to float among ED sections and work schedules that meet department needs
• Comfort working with diverse patient populations and multilingual communities

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient use of Cerner documentation system
• Familiarity with Baxter infusion pumps and GE patient monitoring systems
• Triage and cardiac monitoring experience in a busy ED
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency intervention skills
• Stroke assessment knowledge including NIHSS
• Trauma care fundamentals (ED-focused, Level 2 experience preferred)
• Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and patient-experience focus (AIDET)
• Ability to mentor peers and provide constructive feedback on the floor

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan and financial wellness resources
• Paid Time Off to recharge after those intense shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a colleague and celebrate together
• A supportive team that values YOU and prioritizes teamwork
• Career development, training, and opportunities to grow clinically and as a coach

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic playground for travelers: stroll the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, drive sections of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, hike nearby trails in the Pisgah National Forest, explore the River Arts District and local galleries, sample award-winning craft breweries and farm-to-table restaurants downtown, and take day trips to the Great Smoky Mountains or Cherokee. Plenty of outdoor adventures, cultural events, and a vibrant food and arts scene make it a wonderful place to spend your contract.

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