Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM NOC (overnight); schedule varies to meet department needs, every other weekend required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $69 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 to trauma, stroke and high-acuity patients
• Perform rapid triage, patient assessment and continuous monitoring in a busy ED
• Document care accurately and efficiently using Cerner
• Operate and manage bedside equipment such as Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitors
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, coach peers, and give real-time feedback to support safe patient care
• Deliver outstanding patient experience using AIDET and respectful communication—keep patients and families informed
• Follow unit-specific policies and participate in mandatory orientation and certification processes

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the appropriate state
• 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 (>100,000 visits) required
• Required certifications prior to start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Previous HCA experience preferred
• Ability to work all areas of the ED and float within the department (no floating outside ED)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong emergency nursing and trauma/stroke management skills
• Proficient with Cerner documentation and electronic charting
• Experience with triage workflows and cardiac monitoring
• Comfortable using Baxter pumps and GE bedside monitors
• Excellent teamwork, coaching, and on-the-spot feedback skills
• Patient-centered communication and AIDET practices

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable travel-friendly housing options
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer support
• Life insurance and short-term disability options
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to simplify your move
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications
• A supportive, teamwork-focused unit that values your clinical judgment

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a mountain-and-culture playground. Explore the iconic Biltmore Estate, stroll the vibrant River Arts District, and sample award-winning breweries and farm-to-table dining downtown. Outdoor lovers will appreciate easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest trails, and scenic overlooks perfect for weekend hikes. For quick escapes, the Great Smoky Mountains and Pisgah are a short drive away—ideal for kayaking, hiking, or soaking up fall foliage.

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