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

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Emergency Department (ER)
• Unit Size: 101 beds
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 for medical patients; up to 7:1 for behavioral holds in ED

Unit Environment & Equipment

• Staffing: Techs available; work includes cardiac monitoring, internal processing, triage, and unit clerks on days and nights
• 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 the ED; must be flexible to float within all ED sections
• Patient Experience: Emphasis on AIDET communication, respectful behavior, and keeping patients informed throughout their visit

Required Certifications (Must have 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) – required within 90 days of hire

Experience & Skills

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

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs required

Additional Information

• The department is known for strong teamwork and welcoming personalities
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Attendance policy and unit-specific guidelines provided on day 1
• The unit values patient experience and uses updated boards to keep patients informed

This role is ideal for RNs seeking a dynamic, fast-paced emergency department environment with a supportive team culture and opportunities to work with diverse patient populations.