Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights including weekends, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (overnight/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 high-quality oncology nursing care to surgical and medical oncology patients
• Administer treatments and medications safely, following protocols and best practices
• Perform focused assessments and monitor changes in patient condition overnight
• Document patient care and clinical changes accurately in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care
• Support procedures performed on unit such as thoracentesis and echo, and assist when pelvic exams are needed
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments and self-care plans
• Contribute to unit teamwork and help maintain a positive, supportive environment

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state of NC or compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (oncology experience preferred)
• Current BLS certification required
• Chemo certification preferred but not required — candidates with chemo experience encouraged to apply
• Comfort with overnight nursing and ability to work scheduled weekends
• Clinical competency with med-surg/oncology patient care and common unit procedures

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience working in oncology or women's surgical settings
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR for accurate documentation and order management
• Strong patient assessment, critical thinking and triage skills
• Ability to perform/support procedures like thoracentesis and echo
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced unit
• Comfort managing typical oncology patient ratios (approximately 1:4–1:5)

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your short-term move easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you’re covered on and off shift
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to rest, recharge and explore your assignment city
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and share the win
• Supportive team environment that values collaboration and professional growth
• Access to continuing education and clinical skill development opportunities
• Travel reimbursement and streamlined onboarding to get you working quickly

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic place to spend a 13-week assignment: explore the Biltmore Estate, wander the River Arts District, hike the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest, sample local breweries and farm-to-table dining, and enjoy live music and a vibrant downtown scene. Weekend road trips to nearby waterfalls, scenic overlooks and small mountain towns are easy and rewarding.

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