Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-25-2025

End Date: 02-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; schedule may include weekends (staff required to work 6 weekend days per schedule)

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 compassionate, evidence-based oncology nursing care to adult surgical and oncology patients
• Administer and monitor treatments and therapies while closely tracking patient response and side effects
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and adjust patient care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Cerner to ensure continuity and safety of care
• Perform and assist with unit procedures such as thoracentesis and echocardiography support when required
• Support patient and family education around diagnosis, treatment expectations, and discharge planning
• Adhere to unit guidelines, hospital policies, and infection control standards to maintain a safe environment
• Serve as a team player on a 24-bed unit with typical patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5

Qualifications

• Current RN license (required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (as indicated in job posting)
• BLS certification (required)
• Experience with Cerner EMR (listed as a primary skill)
• Oncology and med-surg experience preferred
• Chemo certification is a nice-to-have and will be considered a plus
• Comfort with occasional pelvic exams, echo, and thoracentesis procedures

Knowledge & Skills

• Oncology nursing and women’s surgical care
• Medical-surgical nursing principles
• Cerner electronic medical record proficiency
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Familiarity with chemo administration concepts (preferred)
• Experience supporting or assisting with echo and thoracentesis procedures
• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient education skills

Benefits

• Generous travel position perks including housing assistance and travel reimbursement to help make your assignment easy and comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• 401K retirement savings options and life insurance for long-term peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts and explore your assignment city
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional mobility
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard
• A supportive, collegial team that values collaboration, learning, and patient-centered care
• Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a gem for outdoor lovers and culture fans alike. Explore the Biltmore Estate just minutes from the unit, drive or bike along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and hike in Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy a thriving food and craft beer scene, wander the River Arts District galleries, and take weekend trips to the Great Smoky Mountains for waterfalls and scenic overlooks.

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