Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-11-2025

End Date: 08-12-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; schedule varies and 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, evidence-based oncology nursing care to adults on the K9A Oncology/Women’s Surgical unit
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy and related therapies safely and accurately
• Assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Document care and communicate clearly using the Cerner EMR to ensure continuity and safety
• Perform and assist with procedures such as pelvic exams, echoes, and thoracentesis when indicated
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and execute individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans with empathy and clarity
• Contribute to a positive unit culture by mentoring peers, participating in huddles, and supporting unit workflows

Qualifications

• Active RN license (required) — must be eligible to practice in North Carolina
• CNA license (listed as required in hiring profile) where applicable
• Current BLS certification (required)
• Chemo certification preferred (candidates with this will be considered first)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience — oncology experience highly preferred
• Comfortable using Cerner EMR and standard med-surg equipment
• Team player mindset with strong communication and critical thinking skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Oncology nursing principles and chemotherapy administration
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical records
• Familiarity with procedures: pelvic exams, echocardiogram support, thoracentesis
• Ability to manage patient ratios typically 1:4 or 1:5 and prioritize workload
• Strong patient education, assessment, and documentation skills
• Collaborative teamwork and adaptability across med-surg areas when needed

Benefits

• Comfortable travel housing support to help you feel at home while on assignment
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement and logistics support for stress-free relocation
• 401K retirement savings options to plan for your future
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded
• A supportive, collaborative team that values learning, growth, and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Explore Asheville’s vibrant mountain charm during your time off: tour the historic Biltmore Estate, drive scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Forest, sample craft beers in the booming local brewery scene, wander the River Arts District galleries, and enjoy live music and farm-to-table dining downtown — perfect for rejuvenating between shifts.

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