GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Rapid Response / Pediatric Oncology in Asheville, NC
Travel RN opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, offering $2,470–$2,600 weekly for an 8-week pediatric oncology and inpatient nursing assignment. Join a collaborative healthcare team and build specialized clinical experience caring for pediatric and oncology patients in a 19-bed unit.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Rapid Response / Pediatric Oncology
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,470–$2,600
- Contract Duration: 8 weeks
- Start Date: September 24, 2026
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Unit: 19-bed pediatric and oncology inpatient unit
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3 to 1:5
- Weekend Coverage: Six weekend shifts during the assignment, including two Saturdays
- Orientation: Four-hour organizational orientation followed by an eight-hour unit shift
- Floating: May include PICU and NICU coverage based on operational needs
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs or a white scrub top
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
- At least 1 year of recent inpatient nursing experience
- Recent pediatric hospital experience required
- Pediatric oncology nursing experience strongly preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- APHON certification required for oncology assignments
- Strong patient assessment, organization, communication, and clinical prioritization skills
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in scheduled weekend coverage
Pediatric Oncology RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric and oncology patients throughout each shift
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established clinical standards and patient care plans
- Support patients and families through complex diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, patient care technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Manage patient assignments with attention to acuity, safety, and individualized care needs
- Document patient care accurately in the Cerner electronic medical record
- Utilize Alaris infusion pumps and other unit equipment safely and effectively
- Respond to rapid changes in patient status and assist with emergency interventions within scope of practice
- Maintain a detail-oriented, organized approach while supporting high-quality pediatric and oncology care
Asheville offers a scenic mountain community, vibrant arts culture, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming atmosphere. Apply now to join this North Carolina travel nursing team and advance your pediatric oncology RN experience.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #523051. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER
About GHR Healthcare
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