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 (overnight); rotating schedule that includes weekends — 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, patient-centered oncology nursing care on a 24-bed unit
• Assess and monitor patients, responding to changes in condition with sound clinical judgment
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol while ensuring safety and accuracy
• Document care thoroughly and efficiently in Cerner EMR to maintain continuity
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate surgical and medical care
• Support and assist with unit procedures as needed, including echo support, thoracentesis, and occasional pelvic exams
• Maintain patient ratios and prioritize care to keep quality and safety front and center

Qualifications

• Active RN license (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; oncology or med-surg experience preferred
• Chemo certification is a plus and will make you stand out
• Comfortable working night shifts and a rotating weekend schedule
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; willing to learn and adapt

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with oncology care principles and med-surg nursing
• Experience using Cerner EMR for documentation and medication administration
• Skilled in patient assessment, IV/infusion monitoring, and medication safety
• Comfort assisting with or supporting procedures such as echo and thoracentesis
• Ability to manage a 1:4 or 1:5 patient ratio while delivering attentive care

Benefits

• Generous travel support and reimbursement to make moving for this short-term adventure easy
• Housing assistance options to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can stay healthy while caring for others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive team culture on a focused oncology/women's surgical unit that values your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic base for this travel assignment. Explore the Biltmore Estate and its vineyards, hike parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest, stroll the eclectic River Arts District and downtown galleries, enjoy a lively farm-to-table food scene and many local breweries, and take weekend trips to nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There is plenty to do for nature lovers, food fans, and anyone who enjoys a friendly small-city vibe.

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