RN - Rapid Response
Location: Asheville, NC
Start Date: 03-03-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days: Not specified, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (Night/Overnight)
Hours per Week: 38
Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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
- Respond to rapid response activations and perform swift, focused patient assessments
- Stabilize and implement evidence-based interventions while coordinating care
- Collaborate closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to guide care decisions
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient status clearly and timely
- Communicate with patients and families about clinical status and next steps with compassion
- Participate in unit-based quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Current, active RN license (able to practice in North Carolina or compact-state eligibility)
- Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience (per job posting)
- Experience in rapid response, acute care, or critical care strongly preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred or encouraged
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong acute assessment skills and rapid decision making in high-pressure situations
- Ability to perform critical interventions and escalate care appropriately
- Clear, concise documentation and communication with a multidisciplinary team
- Comfort working in fast-paced hospital environments and responding to emergent events
- Familiarity with electronic health record workflows and standard hospital protocols
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your travel life easier
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family are covered
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance for peace of mind
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and support for a smooth assignment start
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates on board
- A supportive team and leadership that values your skills and well being
Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC
Asheville is a gem for outdoor lovers and culture fans alike. Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and hundreds of hiking trails, visit the iconic Biltmore Estate and its gardens, stroll downtown for vibrant arts, live music, and craft breweries, or take scenic drives and weekend trips to nearby mountain towns. Plenty of farm-to-table dining, galleries, and festivals make off-duty hours fun and memorable.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a RN - Rapid Response? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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