Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,268 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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Emergency Department travel RN job in Asheville, North Carolina, offering night shifts, competitive weekly pay, and Level II trauma care. Join a high-volume Emergency Department team and make a meaningful difference in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This on-site travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center setting. Asheville is a vibrant mountain community known for its scenic Blue Ridge surroundings, thriving arts culture, and welcoming atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Specialty: Emergency Department Nursing
• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 8, 2027
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Time: Approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Patient Population: Medical, behavioral health, trauma, stroke, and emergency patients
• Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1, with behavioral health holds occasionally reaching 7:1
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; block scheduling is not available
• Uniform: Navy scrubs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in North Carolina
• At least 2 years of nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department or Emergency Room experience
• Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume Emergency Department strongly preferred
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC certifications required before submission
• CPI certification required by the date of hire
• Ability to work collaboratively, coach peers, and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the Emergency Department
• Commitment to respectful communication, patient education, and service excellence

Emergency Department Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients across the Emergency Department
• Assess, triage, monitor, and stabilize patients with a wide range of acute and complex conditions
• Care for trauma, stroke, medical, behavioral health, and other emergency patients
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, technicians, and support staff to coordinate patient care
• Use GE monitoring equipment, Baxter pumps, and Cerner electronic documentation systems
• Work within all Emergency Department sections as needed; no floating outside the department is required
• Keep patients informed throughout their visit and maintain accurate patient communication boards
• Demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and professionalism in a high-volume Emergency Department

Apply now to join this North Carolina travel nursing opportunity and support patients in Asheville’s Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center environment.

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 #524368. 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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