Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Location

• Asheville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

• Travel, Full-time, 13-week assignment, Days shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide acute emergency nursing care in a high-volume Level 2 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver respectful, patient-centered care, adhering to hospital policies and safety guidelines.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment such as Baxter pumps and GE monitors while documenting accurately in Cerner systems.
• Maintain patient ratios typically at 4:1, up to 7:1 during behavioral holds, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Function flexibly across all sections of the Emergency Department, including triage, internal processing, and cardiac monitoring units.
• Uphold hospital standards for patient experience, including behaviorally appropriate communication (AIDET) and respectful interactions.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an emergency room setting.
• BLS and ACLS certifications, with PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS, and ENPC obtained within specified timelines.
• Proven experience in a Level 2 trauma or high-volume ED with more than 100,000 annual visits preferred.
• Strong teamwork mindset, with the ability to coach and provide real-time feedback.
• Flexibility to work across all ED areas with a commitment to meeting department needs.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous experience in a high-acuity ED environment, such as trauma or stroke centers.
• Experience working in a hospital environment with diverse patient populations and multiple languages.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot advanced medical equipment efficiently.

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, welcoming team that values diversity and teamwork in serving a multicultural community.
• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and innovative technology in a supportive, award-winning department.

Additional Details

• Work hours are 10:45 AM to 11:15 PM, with shifts of 12.5 hours.
• Integrity in documentation and patient interaction is essential.
• Schedule includes every other weekend, with flexibility to meet department requirements.

Note: All certifications and specific policies should be verified prior to start.