Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Room

Location

Asheville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in an Emergency Room setting
• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (100,000+ visits annually)
• Active RN licensure and all of the following certifications required prior to start date: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS
• ENPC certification required within 90 days of hire
• Strong teamwork mentality with the ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the Emergency Department and adapt to scheduling needs of the department

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 with over 120 languages represented in the surrounding area
• Work within a facility that has earned top national honors for clinical quality, patient safety, and nursing excellence, offering a high-acuity environment ideal for experienced travel nurses looking to grow