Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,142 per week

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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Asheville, NC Travel Nursing Contract

Travel Emergency Department RN job in Asheville, North Carolina, offering a 13-week contract, night shifts, and competitive weekly pay.

Join a high-volume Emergency Department team in Asheville, North Carolina, where teamwork, compassionate care, and clinical excellence come together. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center while working alongside a welcoming, experienced team.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 11, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Scheduling: Schedule must support department needs; block scheduling is not available
• Emergency Department: 101 beds with typical patient ratios of 4:1 and up to 7:1 for behavioral health holds
• Documentation: Cerner
• Equipment: Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs

Asheville offers an inspiring blend of mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, arts, music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides an exceptional setting for travel nurses seeking meaningful Emergency Department work and an engaging lifestyle.

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• At least 2 years of nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience
• Recent experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume Emergency Department preferred
• Ability to work effectively in all areas of the Emergency Department
• Strong teamwork, communication, coaching, and real-time feedback skills
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS certifications required before the start date
• ENPC certification required within 90 days of hire
• Commitment to respectful, patient-centered communication and service excellence
• Willingness to float between all sections within the Emergency Department

Emergency Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to Emergency Department patients across a broad range of acuity levels
• Perform patient assessments, prioritize care, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes
• Care for medical, trauma, stroke, behavioral health, and other emergency patients in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, technicians, clerks, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Monitor patients using GE monitoring equipment and safely administer therapies using Baxter pumps
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Cerner
• Keep patients informed throughout their visit and support clear communication with families and caregivers
• Maintain updated patient information boards and follow department policies and safety standards
• Demonstrate flexibility by working in all designated sections of the Emergency Department
• Contribute to a positive team culture focused on professionalism, accountability, and excellent patient experiences

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a supportive healthcare team in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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 #522846. 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

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