Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 09-03-2026

End Date: 12-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable schedule (days vary), 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, rotating 12-hour day shifts; call required

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 safe, efficient perioperative nursing care for patients across a broad mix of surgical specialties
• Scrub, circulate, and assist during procedures in general surgery, GYN, robotics, neuro, ortho, plastics, urology, burn and trauma
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthetists, and the perioperative team to optimize patient outcomes
• Document patient care and perioperative processes accurately in Cerner
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure surgical instrumentation and supplies are ready and accounted for
• Participate in unit call rotations and support flexible staffing needs, including floating when required

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific or compact where applicable)
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical nursing experience, with perioperative/OR experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience across surgical service lines such as general, GYN, robotics, neuro, orthopedics, plastics, urology, burn and trauma
• Experience using Cerner or similar electronic health record systems
• Comfortable with variable schedules, call responsibilities, and occasional floating to other departments

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong perioperative nursing knowledge and sterile technique
• Familiarity with surgical instrumentation and intraoperative workflows
• Excellent patient assessment and situational awareness in the OR setting
• Effective communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary surgical teams
• Proficiency with Cerner documentation and electronic charting
• Adaptability to changing case schedules and unit needs

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to make your contract comfortable and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings options to help you plan for your future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you working across state lines
• Professional development support and opportunities to sharpen your perioperative skills
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great clinicians onto the team
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration, respect, and a good sense of humor

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic playground for a travel clinician. Spend your downtime exploring the Biltmore Estate and its beautiful grounds, hike or drive along scenic Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks, wander the River Arts District galleries, sample local craft breweries and farm-to-table restaurants downtown, or take a weekend trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With vibrant arts, food, and outdoor culture, Asheville offers something for every taste while you’re on assignment.

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