Emergency Department RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week travel assignment at a Level II trauma center in Asheville, NC, requiring at least 1 year of ER experience and multiple certifications including ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS.

Details

• 101-bed Emergency Care Center within a large, 815-bed hospital serving as the region's referral center for a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center
• Day shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Patient ratios are typically 4:1 for medical patients, and up to 7:1 for ED behavioral holds
• Staffing support includes techs (cardiac monitoring unit and internal processing area, triage) and unit clerks on days and nights
• Equipment includes Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Charting is done in Cerner
• Every other weekend required; scheduling must meet department needs and block scheduling is not available
• No floating outside of the ED; however, flexibility to float to all sections within the ED is required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications (all must be in hand prior to start): BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS
• ENPC required within 90 days of start
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (100,000+ annual visits) strongly preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to coach and give real-time feedback
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (candidates from Florida or Missouri must provide two references)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Previous HCA experience is preferred
• Nurses are expected to follow AIDET communication standards, maintain respectful behavior, and keep patient boards and patients updated throughout their visit
• The department is known for its strong teamwork and welcoming culture, proudly serving a diverse, multicultural community with over 120 languages represented in the surrounding area
• The hospital holds Magnet® Designation, an 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, and has been named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals (Healthgrades, 2020–2023)
• Navy scrubs are required
• Attendance policy will be provided on the first day of orientation
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date; AHA or ARC certifications are accepted