Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-25-2025

End Date: 02-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, rotating schedule that includes weekends (night shift)

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, high-quality nursing care to oncology and women's surgical patients during overnight shifts
• Administer medications and treatments safely and according to protocol, documenting thoroughly in Cerner
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes, and escalate concerns to the interdisciplinary team
• Support and assist with unit procedures such as pelvic exams, echo, and thoracentesis as needed
• Educate patients and families about care plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with RNs, CNAs, CNCs, and ancillary staff to maintain a safe, efficient unit
• Contribute to a positive team culture by being a reliable, team-oriented clinician who’s willing to learn

Qualifications

• Active RN license (required)
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (experience in oncology preferred)
• Chemo certification (preferred) and experience with oncology care a plus
• Comfortable using Cerner or similar EMR systems
• Ability to work rotating night shifts and fulfill weekend coverage requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with oncology patient care and familiarity with chemotherapy workflows
• Proficient documentation skills in Cerner
• Ability to manage patient ratios typically 1:4 or 1:5
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills overnight when resources can be leaner
• Team-player mentality, dependable, and eager to learn

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy on and off shift
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support for a smooth start
• A supportive team that values YOU and fosters a collaborative culture

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic location for a travel RN: explore the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and mile-high mountain overlooks, tour the historic Biltmore Estate and its gardens, hike the many trails in Pisgah National Forest, sample an impressive local brewery scene and farm-to-table restaurants in downtown Asheville, browse galleries and live music in the River Arts District, and enjoy easy weekend getaways to nearby mountains and waterfalls. Perfect for decompressing after night shifts.

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