Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-16-2025

End Date: 02-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule including every other weekend, 12:45 PM - 1:15 AM (Night)

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 for a high-volume ED, including trauma and stroke patients
• Triage and prioritize patients quickly and safely using established protocols
• Perform advanced assessments and interventions consistent with ACLS/BLS/PALS/TNCC competencies
• Document patient care accurately and promptly in Cerner
• Coach and mentor teammates in real time to maintain high standards of care
• Contribute to positive patient experience using AIDET and clear communication
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely throughput and safe dispositions
• Operate unit equipment responsibly (e.g., Baxter pumps, GE monitors) and escalate concerns

Qualifications

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) license in the state of practice (required)
• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience; at least 1 year in an ER setting
• 2 years’ experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or a high-volume ED (preferred/asked-for)
• Current BLS and ACLS before start date
• PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS required before start date; ENPC to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Comfort coaching peers and providing real-time feedback; strong teamwork mentality
• Willingness to float to all sections within the ED

Education

• Active RN license (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency Nursing, trauma care, and stroke care expertise
• High-volume ED experience (>100,000 visits) and familiarity with ED patient ratios
• Proficient with Cerner documentation system
• Skilled with cardiac monitoring and infusion devices (e.g., GE monitors, Baxter pumps)
• Strong triage, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, patient experience focus, and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to coach, mentor, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU — collaborate with experienced clinicians who prioritize teamwork and coaching
• Flexible scheduling that aims to meet ED needs and work-life balance
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications
• Professional growth opportunities — mentor, coach, and level-up your emergency skills
• Paid time off and leave options to recharge when you need it
• Health & wellness resources to keep you at your best
• Travel support for contract nurses, including local onboarding and housing guidance
• A welcoming, multiculturally diverse community — work with patients speaking 120+ languages in the area

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s mix of outdoor adventure and vibrant culture on your days off: stroll the iconic Biltmore Estate, drive or bike scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike to waterfalls and trails in Pisgah National Forest, paddle or relax along the French Broad River, and savor an award-winning brewery/food scene and live music downtown. Weekend escapes to nearby mountain towns, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks are perfect for recharging between shifts.

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