Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Room

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every other weekend required

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 throughout each patient encounter, keeping patient boards updated with current information
• Demonstrate flexibility to float to all sections within the ED as needed; no floating outside of the ED
• Apply ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS competencies in the delivery of emergency care
• Uphold patient experience standards including AIDET principles and respectful, culturally sensitive communication across a diverse, multilingual community
• Collaborate with techs, cardiac monitoring staff, triage personnel, and unit clerks across day and night shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year in an Emergency Room setting
• ACLS required prior to start date
• BLS required prior to start date
• PALS required prior to start date
• TNCC required prior to start date
• CPI required prior to start date
• NIHSS required prior to start date
• ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Ability to work every other weekend; scheduling must meet departmental needs — block scheduling is not available

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED exceeding 100,000 annual visits
• Proficiency with Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Demonstrated ability to coach peers and provide real-time feedback in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience with HCA-affiliated facilities

Why Join Us

• Join a department recognized for strong teamwork, welcoming culture, and a commitment to serving a richly diverse, multilingual community
• Work within a nationally recognized acute care facility that has earned top distinctions for clinical quality, patient safety, and nursing excellence