Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day and night shifts (specific start/end times vary); weekends available upon approval

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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, evidence-based labor and delivery nursing care to patients and families
• Perform advanced fetal monitoring and interpret tracings to support safe births
• Deliver immediate newborn care and lead neonatal resuscitation (NRP) when needed
• Assist and circulate during vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, D&C, cerclage and related procedures
• Collaborate with OB/GYN, anesthesia, NICU and MFM teams for high-risk obstetric cases
• Document assessments, interventions and patient progress accurately in Cerner
• Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment such as Baxter pumps and Phillips fetal monitors
• Support a positive patient experience through clear communication, education and advocacy

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice (or compact/multi-state as applicable)
• Minimum 2+ years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience (must have)
• Experience with high-risk obstetrics (preferred and highly valued)
• Current NRP certification required
• Current BLS/ALS certification required
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required
• Comfortable using Cerner EMR and unit-specific tools (fetal ink, Phillips monitors)
• Ability to work day, night and rotating schedules and adapt to unit needs

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong skills in fetal heart tracing interpretation and advanced fetal monitoring
• Proven ability in immediate newborn care and neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
• Experience circulating in delivery and assisting in operative procedures (C-section, D&C, cerclage)
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR workflows and documentation best practices
• Comfort operating Baxter infusion pumps and Phillips electronic fetal monitoring
• Collaborative communication with multidisciplinary teams including NICU and MFM
• Patient advocacy, teaching and family-centered care approaches

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support including housing assistance and travel reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork isn’t a headache
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• 401(k) retirement savings options to help plan your future
• Professional development support and access to continuing education
• A supportive, experienced team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic home base for a travel assignment. Explore the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, wander the River Arts District and sample local breweries, or take in panoramic views along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hike in Pisgah National Forest or chase waterfalls nearby on your days off. The downtown scene offers live music, eclectic restaurants and a lively arts community — plenty to do whether you’re recharging after a shift or hosting visiting family.

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