Posted 09/25/2026 · Job #522860
Oncology RN- Asheville, North Carolina
Job Description
Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Asheville, NC
Join an oncology travel nursing team in Asheville, North Carolina, and make a meaningful impact caring for adult oncology and women’s surgical patients. This on-site travel nursing job offers a 26-week assignment in a supportive 24-bed unit with collaborative staffing, a team-oriented culture, and a patient-focused environment. Asheville is a vibrant mountain community known for its scenic Blue Ridge surroundings, rich arts and culinary scene, and abundant outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 26 weeks, ending April 19, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Unit: 24-bed oncology and women’s surgical unit
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4 to 1:5
- Documentation: Cerner electronic medical record (EMR)
- Weekend Requirement: Six weekend days per schedule
- Call: Rare call requirement
Oncology Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
- At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience; oncology or medical-surgical nursing experience is strongly preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Chemotherapy certification preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, patient assessment, and nursing documentation skills
- Team-oriented approach and willingness to learn
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet the scheduled weekend commitment
Travel Oncology Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based oncology nursing care to adult oncology and women’s surgical patients
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications and treatments, and monitor patients for changes in condition
- Collaborate with nurses, providers, nursing assistants, and other healthcare team members to coordinate individualized patient care
- Perform and assist with unit procedures, including occasional pelvic examinations, echocardiograms, and thoracentesis care
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, recovery, and ongoing care needs
- Accurately document patient care in the Cerner electronic medical record
- Support a safe, respectful, and collaborative healthcare environment while following hospital policies and clinical standards
- Float to other medical-surgical units only as needed; floating is expected to be infrequent
Apply now to join this collaborative travel nursing team and explore an exciting oncology RN opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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