Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varies by department schedule; includes every other weekend — 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 38

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

• Triage and rapidly assess patient acuity to prioritize care in a high-volume ED
• Provide expert emergency and trauma care, including stroke and cardiac monitoring interventions
• Administer and manage treatments and medications using unit equipment like Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Document patient care accurately and promptly in Cerner to ensure continuity and safety
• Coach peers and provide real-time feedback to support team performance and patient outcomes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient flow and disposition
• Maintain patient experience standards (AIDET, respectful communication, frequent updates)

Qualifications

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) licensure (state-specific or compact as required)
• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Experience in Level 2 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, and comfortable in a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits) preferred
• Current ACLS and BLS required prior to start; PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI also required as noted
• ENPC to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Comfortable with cardiac monitoring, Baxter pumps, GE monitors, and Cerner documentation
• Team-oriented with strong coaching and communication skills; able to float within ED sections

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing fundamentals: triage, trauma care, stroke protocols, cardiac monitoring
• Proficient with Cerner electronic documentation and unit-specific workflows
• Experience working in high-volume emergency departments and adapting to variable patient ratios
• Skilled at using Baxter infusion pumps and GE monitoring systems
• Strong teamwork, real-time coaching, and patient communication skills
• Patient experience savvy: AIDET, boards updates, and compassionate bedside communication

Benefits

• Assistance with housing arrangements and travel coordination to make your move smooth
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you—and your smile—healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance for long-term peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge after intense shifts
• Licensure support and credentialing assistance to streamline onboarding
• Relocation help and travel logistics support tailored for travel clinicians
• A welcoming, team-focused culture that values coaching, feedback and your voice
• Opportunities for professional growth and access to continuing education

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s vibrant mountain playground when you’re off shift: stroll the historic Biltmore Estate, drive or bike parts of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, hike trails in Pisgah National Forest, and enjoy the lively River Arts District and renowned local food and craft beer scene. Day trips to the Great Smoky Mountains and charming nearby towns make for perfect long weekends.

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