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

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, NC

Position Details

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

Unit Information

• Department: Emergency Department (ED)
• Number of Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 for medical patients; up to 7:1 for ED behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available; work includes cardiac monitoring unit, internal processing area, 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 sections of the ED
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required

Certifications Required (Must have before start date)

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• CPI
• NIHSS
• ENPC (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 preferred
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the ED
• Advanced skills related to ED procedures

Patient Experience

• Commitment to AIDET communication framework
• Respectful behavior and ongoing patient updates throughout the visit
• Use of patient experience boards to keep patients informed

Additional Information

• The department is known for strong teamwork and welcoming personalities
• Serves a diverse, multi-cultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Attendance policy and unit-specific guidelines provided on day 1
• Opportunity to work with new equipment and experienced staff in a supportive environment