Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-11-2025

End Date: 08-12-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (overnight), includes 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 high-quality, compassionate nursing care to oncology and women’s surgical patients
• Administer and monitor treatments and medications safely, following unit protocols
• Perform patient assessments and document findings accurately in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans
• Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support unit workflow and staffing needs, including weekend coverage and floating when required

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (eligible to practice in the state where assignment is located)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience — oncology or med-surgical experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• Chemo certification preferred and will be considered a plus
• Experience with Cerner or similar EMR strongly preferred
• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient advocacy skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Oncology nursing principles and infusion/chemotherapy awareness
• Med-surgical patient care and assessment skills
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical records
• Ability to manage patient ratios typically 1:4 or 1:5
• Familiarity with common unit procedures such as thoracentesis and cardiac monitoring
• Comfort working overnight shifts and providing reliable weekend coverage

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between adventures
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career mobility
• Professional development and CEU support — keep your skills sharp
• A supportive team culture where your contributions matter and you’re treated like family

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s vibrant mountain town life on your days off. Hike the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest, tour the historic Biltmore Estate, stroll the River Arts District for local studios and galleries, sample the famous craft breweries downtown, catch live music and farm-to-table dining, or take quick weekend getaways into the Great Smoky Mountains — plenty of outdoor adventure and culture to enjoy between shifts.

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