Supplemental Health Care

Staffing partner · Based in Asheville, NC

See 8 open assignments

8
open roles, live count: $64k–$126k/yr
posted pay across 8 roles: 4.8
Google rating

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Shifts hiring now: Nights 1

Benefits

The company states it offers great benefits and competitive pay, with estimated weekly payments that may include both taxable wages and tax-free reimbursements for meals, housing, and incidentals for travel contracts.

The city

Living in Iowa City, IA

Iowa City blends Big Ten college-town energy with Midwestern accessibility, giving traveling RNs a mix of cultural events, riverfront trails, and a compact downtown core. Home to the University of Iowa's medical campus, it offers consistent clinical opportunities in a setting that feels both intellectually vibrant and genuinely welcoming to newcomers.

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Metro price level · Iowa City area: 91.5; 8% below the national average
Median gross rent: $1,094/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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Who they are

Supplemental Health Care (SHC) is a healthcare staffing agency with over 40 years of experience in matching nursing professionals and other healthcare workers to temporary contract assignments at healthcare facilities across the United States.

Hiring nights

More about Supplemental Health Care

Headquartered in Park City, Utah (with listed opportunities in locations such as Asheville, NC), SHC places nurses in a variety of settings, including hospital emergency departments and correctional facilities. The agency offers travel and local contract opportunities, typically ranging from 8 to 13 weeks with the possibility of extension. As a staffing firm rather than a direct care provider, SHC serves as an intermediary, assigning nurses to partner facilities while handling licensing support, payroll, and benefits administration.

Supplemental Health Care states a commitment to helping healthcare professionals find the assignments that best fit their current needs and long-term career goals, emphasizing reliable support, competitive pay, and benefits. The organization references a 'Supplemental Health Care Impact' program as part of its broader mission.

Why nurses stay

How they describe the culture

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What nurses say in reviews

The substantial volume of reviews suggests a large and active workforce with diverse experiences.

The good

Over 40 years of experience in healthcare staffing
Contract opportunities available nationwide in diverse clinical settings
Estimated weekly pay for ER RN contracts in Asheville ranges from $1,566 to $1,700 per week
Contracts typically include possibility of extension
Corrections NP contracts reported at $2,714 to $2,900 per week
Company states it provides reliable support and competitive pay

The hard parts

As a staffing agency, nurses may lack the job security and integration of permanent staff roles
Contract terms are temporary, typically 8-13 weeks, requiring periodic renegotiation or reassignment
Nurses may face uncertainty about future assignments between contracts
As a contractor, workplace culture varies by assigned facility rather than being controlled by SHC

“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”

A nurse, on why they stayed

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Staffing partner
Roles last seen active: Jul 30, 2026
Website: ashevillehomehealth.com ↗

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