Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room; ER​/Trauma - in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma Location: Asheville, NC Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $51 per hour Shift Information: Nights Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Registered Nurse - Emergency Dept – UHC Staffing Registered Nurse - Emergency Dept

Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; schedule varies to meet department needs and includes every-other-weekend coverage (night-focused schedule)

Hours per Week: 38

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 per hour

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.

• Triage and manage emergency patients with skill and compassion in a high-volume ED
• Deliver advanced acute care following stroke, trauma, and critical care protocols
• Document accurately and efficiently in Cerner to support continuity of care
• Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment such as Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Coach and give real-time feedback to colleagues to support a learning culture
• Support patient experience standards including AIDET and timely updates to patients and families
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely patient flow
• Maintain unit staffing and patient ratio awareness to prioritize safe care in a busy environment

• Current, unrestricted RN license (state licensure required prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits) preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS prior to start; PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS required before or on hire; ENPC within 90 days of hire
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to coach and provide feedback in real time
• Comfortable working varied night schedules and every-other-weekend coverage

• Active RN license required
• ADN or BSN (BSN preferred but not explicitly required)

• Proficient with Cerner documentation systems
• Skilled with Baxter infusion pumps and GE patient monitoring systems
• Triage, emergency assessment, and acute care interventions
• Stroke assessment using NIHSS and familiarity with stroke center workflows
• Trauma care fundamentals appropriate for a Level 2 trauma center
• Effective verbal communication, patient-centered care, and AIDET practices
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, multi-cultural community setting

• Generous housing support options for travel clinicians
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make onboarding smooth
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support so getting here is easy
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Robust onboarding and Cerner training so you feel confident from day one
• A supportive, teamwork-oriented ED that values coaching and real-time feedback
• Opportunities to grow clinically at a large Level 2 trauma and comprehensive stroke center

Asheville is a vibrant mountain city with easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest for hiking and waterfalls, the iconic Biltmore Estate and gardens for sightseeing, and a lively arts and craft beer scene in the River Arts District and downtown. Weekend escapes to scenic overlooks, mountain trails, and nearby Great Smoky Mountains make this an ideal spot for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike.

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Emergency Dept?…