Oncology Registered Nurse
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: RN - Oncology (Travel)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: K9A - Oncology/Women’s Surgical
• Number of Beds: 24
• Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 CNC, 4-6 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1 HUC
  • Night Shift: 1 CNC, 4-6 RNs, 2 CNAs
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 or 1:5
• Equipment: Standard unit equipment
• EMR System: Cerner

Job Requirements

• Licenses: Registered Nurse (RN) License required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • Chemo Certification required
• Experience:

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse (Oncology)
  • Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (assume minimum experience typical for Oncology RN roles)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Typical Procedures on Unit

• Occasional pelvic exams
• Echocardiograms (Echo)
• Thoracentesis

Work Environment & Expectations

• Personality Fit: Team players, willing to learn
• Floating: May float to other med-surg units, but rarely required
• Dress Code:

  • RNs: Navy, white, or combination of both colors
  • CNAs: Galaxy Blue
• Schedule:

  • Staff required to work 6 weekend days per schedule
  • Rare on-call duties

Additional Notes

• The hospital is a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and neonatal intensive care units.
• Recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety.
• The unit follows basic hospital policies and guidelines.

This position is ideal for an RN with oncology experience looking for a travel assignment in a well-regarded hospital setting with a supportive team environment.