Oncology RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 24 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Oncology/Women's Surgical unit position requiring at least 2 years of oncology experience, an active NC or compact RN license, and Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC).

Details

• Work on a 24-bed Oncology/Women's Surgical unit (9K) on the 9th floor of an 815-bed hospital
• Patient population includes oncology and women's surgical cases
• Patient ratio is 1:4 or 1:5
• Day shift schedule: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Unit uses Cerner EMR
• Standard unit equipment in use
• Typical procedures include occasional pelvic exams, echocardiograms, and thoracentesis
• Staff are required to work 6 weekend days per schedule
• On-call is rare
• Floating to other med/surg units may be required, though the team rarely floats
• 24-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — NC state license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC) required for all RNs working in oncology
• Minimum 2 years of recent oncology RN experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Unit is staffed with 42 total staff members; day shift includes 1 Charge Nurse Coordinator (CNC), 4–6 RNs, 2 CNAs, and 1 Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
• Ideal candidates are team players who are willing to learn
• RN dress code: navy, white, or a combination of both colors
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
• Chemo certification is preferred but not required — candidates with it will be considered first
• The hospital holds Magnet® Designation and has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades (2020–2023)