Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-25-2025

End Date: 02-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights including weekends, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (Night/Overnight)

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 nursing care to oncology and women’s surgical patients on a med-surg oncology unit
• Administer medications and treatments safely, following hospital policies and patient-specific orders
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Cerner to ensure continuity of care
• Perform patient assessments, triage changes in condition, and escalate as appropriate
• Support procedures commonly done on the unit (occasional pelvic exams, echo support, thoracentesis assistance) with competence and calm
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and post-discharge care
• Contribute to a positive unit culture by being a team player and helping onboard travelers and new staff

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state licensure appropriate for assignment) — required
• BLS certification — required
• CNA license listed as a unit requirement/consideration where applicable
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience (med-surg or oncology preferred)
• Chemo certification preferred — candidates with chemo training will be prioritized
• Comfort using Cerner EMR and standard unit equipment
• Ability to work rotating nights and weekend coverage as part of the schedule

Education

• Completion of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) and active RN credentialing preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong oncology and med-surg clinical knowledge
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records
• Ability to manage patient ratios typical to the unit (1:4 or 1:5)
• Skilled in medication administration and monitoring for oncology patients
• Good assessment, critical thinking, and escalation skills
• Teamwork, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new unit workflows

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Paid time off so you can actually enjoy the Blue Ridge views
• 401K retirement savings options to plan for your future
• CEU/continuing education support to grow your clinical skills
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, help the team, and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding assistance for a smooth start

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a playground for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike. Explore the Biltmore Estate and its stunning grounds, drive or hike along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, wander downtown’s vibrant arts district and craft breweries, take a day trip into Pisgah National Forest or the Smoky Mountains for waterfalls and trails, and enjoy farm-to-table dining and local music scenes on your downtime.

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