Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-11-2025

End Date: 08-12-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, rotating schedule with weekend coverage (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 for inpatients on the Oncology/Women's Surgical unit
• Assess and monitor patient status, intervene appropriately, and escalate concerns to the care team
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely and in accordance with facility policies
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, CNAs, and ancillary staff to coordinate seamless care
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans
• Support procedural care when needed (for example, assisting with thoracentesis and other unit procedures)
• Maintain unit standards for patient ratios, safety, and clinical best practices

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (required) — ability to hold NC licensure preferred
• BLS certification (required)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license noted in posting for some roles
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience (oncology or medical-surgical experience preferred)
• Chemo certification preferred and will be considered an asset
• Experience with Cerner EMR is a plus
• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient education skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Oncology nursing fundamentals and safe handling of oncology therapies
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical record documentation
• IV therapy, medication administration, and monitoring of infusion patients
• Ability to manage patient ratios typical to the unit (1:4 or 1:5)
• Clinical assessment, triage, and escalation skills
• Team collaboration and adaptability across day and night teams

Benefits

• Generous travel perks and housing support for assignable clinicians
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get credentialed
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options
• Travel reimbursement and help with relocation logistics
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic place to explore between shifts. Stroll the historic Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive scenic miles along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and hike beautiful trails in Pisgah National Forest. Downtown offers a lively arts district, craft breweries, and farm-to-table dining. For quick weekend escapes you can visit the Blue Ridge Mountains or take a scenic drive to the Great Smoky Mountains. Plenty of outdoor adventures, local culture, and charming neighborhoods await.

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