Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-25-2025

End Date: 02-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (includes weekends), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (Night shift). Schedule varies; staff required to work 6 weekend days per schedule. Rare on-call.

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 patients on the Oncology/Women’s Surgical unit
• Administer treatments and medications safely and accurately, following unit protocols and chemosafety practices when certified
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress clearly in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, CNAs, HUCs and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes
• Maintain appropriate patient ratios (typically 1:4 or 1:5) and prioritize patient safety
• Perform unit procedures as needed (occasional pelvic exams, echo support, thoracentesis observation) and follow unit policies
• Participate in occasional floating to other med-surg areas when needed, while supporting team continuity

Qualifications

• Active RN license required (current or eligible in state of practice)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (oncology or med-surgical experience strongly preferred)
• BLS certification required
• Chemo certification preferred (candidates with chemo training considered first)
• Experience with Cerner EMR a plus
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and willingness to learn

Education

• Active RN license required; ADN/BSN-level education preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Oncology nursing fundamentals and med-surgical care
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR documentation and workflows
• Safe medication administration and chemosafety best practices (if certified)
• Ability to manage patient assignments at 1:4 or 1:5 ratios
• Comfort with occasional procedures and post-procedure monitoring
• Good clinical judgment, prioritization and patient-centered communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your stay comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance and other basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge and avoid burnout
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and share the good work
• A supportive, team-oriented unit that values collaboration and learning

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a vibrant mountain town with plenty to explore during your contract. Hike the Blue Ridge Parkway and nearby Pisgah National Forest, tour the iconic Biltmore Estate, enjoy a booming craft brewery and farm-to-table restaurant scene downtown, visit local art galleries and music venues, and take day trips to the Great Smoky Mountains. Scenic drives, waterfalls, and abundant outdoor recreation make Asheville a great place to recharge between shifts.

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