Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 11-25-2025

End Date: 02-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights including weekends, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (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 surgical patients
• Administer medications and treatments safely, following oncology protocols
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes, and escalate concerns promptly
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner EMR to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Perform and assist with unit procedures such as pelvic exams, echo and thoracentesis as needed
• Support patient and family education, especially around treatment plans and discharge

Qualifications

• Current RN license (required) — active and in good standing
• CNA license acceptable for some roles as noted; see hiring profile
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience (Oncology experience preferred)
• Chemo certification preferred but not required
• Comfortable using Cerner EMR

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical oncology nursing and patient-centered care
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical record systems
• Strong assessment, critical thinking and triage skills
• Familiarity with oncology meds and infusion safety (chemo certification a plus)
• Teamwork and clear communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff
• Ability to manage typical med-surg unit equipment and patient ratios (1:4–1:5)

Benefits

• Comfort-focused housing support to help you settle in quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Professional development opportunities and training (Cerner experience valued)
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise
• Referral recognition program — bring great people onto the team
• Travel coordination support to make your assignment logistics easy

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic base for your travel assignment — explore the Biltmore Estate just minutes away on Biltmore Avenue, hike sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest, enjoy a thriving local brewery and farm-to-table restaurant scene downtown, browse galleries and live music in the River Arts District, or take a day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. There’s plenty to do whether you want outdoor adventure, culture, or a relaxed weekend exploring local shops and cafés.

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