Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-30-2025

End Date: 03-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; includes every other weekend (night shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 compassionate, high-quality post-operative orthopedic nursing care to adult patients
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and suture/staple removal with attention to detail
• Manage Foley catheters and NG tube care safely and per protocol
• Maintain and troubleshoot Wound Vac systems and assist with device removal
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in Cerner to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to optimize recovery
• Educate patients and families about mobility, wound care, and discharge planning
• Support unit workflow as a team player and adapt to the fast-paced orthopedic environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active NC RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (hospital/acute care experience strongly preferred)
• Orthopedic nursing experience preferred
• Familiarity with Cerner or similar EMR systems preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend schedule

Education

• Active RN license in North Carolina (ADN or BSN) — program completion consistent with RN licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Orthopedic nursing principles and post-operative care
• Wound care techniques and Wound Vac maintenance
• Foley catheter and NG tube management
• Dressing changes and suture/staple removal
• Electronic medical record documentation (Cerner)
• Patient safety, mobility assistance, and use of lift/transfer equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital unit

Benefits

• Comfortable housing stipend and travel support to help you focus on patient care, not logistics
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so renewing or adding state licenses is a breeze
• Professional development and continuing education support to grow your skills
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive team culture that treats colleagues like family
• 401(k) retirement savings options and financial planning resources

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a playground for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike. Explore the historic Biltmore Estate, drive or hike along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and hit nearby trails in Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains. Downtown offers a lively arts district, unique shops, craft breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and live music venues. Weekend getaways to nearby small towns, waterfalls, and rivers make off days an adventure.

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