Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Department

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Every other weekend required | 4-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department with up to 101 beds and patient ratios of 4:1 (medical) and up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Utilize Cerner for clinical documentation and maintain accurate patient information on boards throughout each visit
• Operate Baxter pumps and GE monitors in accordance with department protocols
• Collaborate with techs, cardiac monitoring unit staff, triage personnel, and unit clerks across all sections of the ED
• Adhere to patient experience standards including AIDET, respectful behavior practices, and consistent patient communication throughout each visit
• Float to all sections within the Emergency Department as needed to meet departmental staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in an Emergency Department setting
• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (100,000+ annual visits)
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS certifications required prior to start date
• ENPC certification required within 90 days of hire
• Strong teamwork mentality with the ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work across all areas of the Emergency Department, including every other weekend

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous experience within an HCA-affiliated facility
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records system
• Experience serving diverse, multicultural patient populations

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized Emergency Department known for its strong team culture, welcoming environment, and commitment to serving a richly diverse community representing over 120 languages
• Work in a department equipped with current technology and staffed by experienced professionals in one of the region's leading trauma and emergency care settings