Emergency Department RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, NC

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Level II Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Only children’s hospital in the region with pediatric emergency services
• Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
• Only open heart and interventional cardiology program in the region
• Recognized with Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
• Consistently rated among America’s top hospitals for clinical quality and patient safety

Unit Information – Emergency Department

• Unit Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 (medical patients), up to 7:1 for behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available; support includes cardiac monitoring, triage, and unit clerks (day and night shifts)
• Equipment: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; no block scheduling; schedule must meet department needs
• Floating Policy: No floating outside ED; must float within all ED sections
• Patient Experience: Emphasis on AIDET communication, respectful behavior, and keeping patients informed throughout their visit
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required

Required Certifications (Must be current before start date)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – within 90 days of hire

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in a Level II trauma center or comprehensive stroke center
• At least 1 year experience in an Emergency Room setting
• Experience in a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits annually)
• Previous experience with HCA Healthcare preferred
• Strong teamwork skills with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work across all areas of the ED

Additional Information

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming staff culture
• Serves a highly diverse, multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken locally
• Unit offers exposure to advanced technology and a supportive work environment
• Attendance policy and unit-specific guidelines provided on day one

This role is ideal for experienced emergency nurses seeking a dynamic, high-acuity environment with opportunities to work in a nationally recognized hospital system.