Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 09-22-2025

End Date: 12-22-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (overnight) — schedule includes every-other-weekend and is set to meet department needs; nights/overnight shift

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 to a diverse, high-volume patient population
• Perform rapid, accurate triage and prioritize care in a busy ED environment
• Deliver trauma and stroke care aligned with Level 2 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center protocols
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to changes using cardiac monitoring systems
• Administer medications and manage infusion devices such as Baxter pumps safely
• Document patient care thoroughly and timely in Cerner
• Coach, mentor, and provide real-time feedback to peers to support team performance
• Champion patient experience using AIDET and clear communication to keep patients informed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and transitions
• Adhere to unit policies, maintain certifications, and support a culture of safety

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to practice in North Carolina preferred)
• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience, including at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI before start date
• ENPC to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Experience in Level 2 trauma center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and high-volume ED (>100,000 visits) preferred
• Comfortable using Cerner and working with Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Team-oriented with ability to coach, give feedback, and float across ED sections
• Flexible for rotating night schedules and every-other-weekend coverage
• Professional demeanor and commitment to patient-centered care (navy scrubs required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing fundamentals: triage, trauma care, stroke protocols
• Cardiac monitoring and acute cardiac event recognition
• Proficient Cerner documentation and electronic charting workflow
• Experience with Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitoring systems
• Strong teamwork, communication, and coaching abilities
• Patient experience practices including AIDET and respectful communication
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced ED environment
• Familiarity with Level 2 trauma and comprehensive stroke center processes

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for peace of mind
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance and disability coverage to protect what matters
• Paid Time Off to recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement and relocation assistance for contract nurses
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• Professional development, training, and ENPC support within 90 days
• A supportive team that values YOU and prioritizes patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic place to spend a contract: explore the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest for hiking and waterfalls, tour the historic Biltmore Estate, stroll the vibrant River Arts District and sample local breweries and farm-to-table cuisine, enjoy live music and festivals downtown, and take quick weekend trips to nearby mountain towns. The community is wonderfully diverse (the zip code serves residents speaking over 120 languages), so you'll find great cultural experiences and friendly neighbors while you're here.

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