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

Job Title

Travel RN – Behavioral Health Emergency Department

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within a Behavioral Health Emergency Department setting
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Manage behavioral health patients presenting in crisis, ensuring safety and therapeutic intervention
• Adhere to facility protocols, policies, and Joint Commission standards throughout the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (must be valid in North Carolina or through Nurse Licensure Compact)
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• BLS certification required
• Experience working with behavioral health patients in an acute or emergency care setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience
• Familiarity with behavioral health hold protocols and psychiatric emergency care
• Strong de-escalation and crisis intervention skills

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Behavioral Health ED environment in the scenic Asheville, NC area
• Competitive travel contract with a projected start date of May 2026