Travel Emergency Department RN
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 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 for cardiac monitoring, 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
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required

Required Certifications (must be current before start)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• 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 and comprehensive stroke center
• At least 1 year experience in an Emergency Room (ER) setting
• Previous experience in a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits) preferred
• 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

Additional Information

• The department is recognized for strong teamwork and a welcoming culture
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Known for advanced technology and high standards of patient care
• Patient experience is emphasized through respectful behavior and continuous communication (AIDET framework)

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse License

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated

This role offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized hospital with a high standard of nursing excellence and a dynamic, supportive ED team.