Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 10-20-2025

End Date: 01-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule including every other weekend, 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM (12-hour evening/night shift)

Hours per Week: 36

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 and rapid patient assessment in a busy ED
• Triage patients effectively to prioritize treatment and improve outcomes
• Use Cerner for accurate, timely documentation and care coordination
• Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment such as Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Collaborate with physicians, techs, and unit staff to deliver excellent patient experience
• Coach and give real-time feedback to colleagues to support team growth and safety
• Follow stroke and trauma protocols in a Level 2 Trauma / Comprehensive Stroke Center environment
• Communicate with patients and families using AIDET principles and respectful behavior

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license 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, and a high-volume ED (preferred/required per unit needs)
• Current ACLS and BLS required before start; PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS required prior to start; ENPC within 90 days of hire
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts including evenings, nights, and every other weekend
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to coach/give feedback in real time
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with varied patient acuity and occasional high patient ratios

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in triage and rapid patient assessment
• Proficient with Cerner electronic medical record documentation
• Familiarity with Baxter infusion pumps and GE patient monitoring systems
• Knowledge of trauma and stroke workflows and high-volume ED operations
• Strong communication skills and patient experience focus (AIDET)
• Ability to mentor peers and contribute to a collaborative unit culture

Benefits

• Comfortable housing support options to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can think long-term
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Generous paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make transitions smooth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive, team-first culture that truly values your contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s vibrant mountain culture on days off: stroll the River Arts District, tour the Biltmore Estate, and savor local breweries and farm-to-table restaurants downtown. Hit nearby trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway or Pisgah National Forest for hiking, waterfalls and scenic overlooks. For quick weekend getaways, the Great Smoky Mountains and charming mountain towns are an easy drive — plenty to do for outdoor lovers, foodies, and art enthusiasts alike.

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