Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Asheville, NC

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Department

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Nights | 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 for behavioral holds
• Utilize Cerner documentation system to maintain accurate and timely patient records throughout each visit, including updating patient boards
• Collaborate with techs, cardiac monitoring unit staff, triage personnel, and unit clerks across all sections of the ED
• Operate Baxter pumps and GE monitors in accordance with unit protocols
• Deliver patient-centered care using AIDET communication standards and respectful behavior practices
• Float to all sections within the Emergency Department as needed to meet departmental staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least 1 year of experience in an Emergency Department setting
• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (100,000+ annual visits)
• Active 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 in all areas of the Emergency Department, including scheduling that meets departmental needs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous experience in an HCA-affiliated facility
• Experience working in a multicultural, high-acuity emergency environment
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health record system

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized Emergency Department known for its strong teamwork culture, welcoming staff, and commitment to serving a diverse, multicultural community
• Work within a facility that has earned top-tier recognition for clinical quality, patient safety, and nursing excellence, including Magnet® Designation