Emergency Department RN
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Emergency Department

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: Emergency Department (Level 2 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center)
• Number of Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 (medical), up to 7:1 on ED behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available; work includes cardiac monitoring, triage, and unit clerks (days and nights)
• Equipment: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling: Every other weekend; no block scheduling; must meet department needs
• Floating Policy: No floating outside the ED; must float within all ED sections
• Patient Experience: Emphasis on AIDET, respectful behavior, ongoing patient updates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications (must have before start date):

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Experience in Charge Nurse roles within the ED

Work Environment & Culture

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming personalities
• Serves a diverse, multi-cultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Dress code: Navy scrubs

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Advanced skills and procedures relevant to the ED will be utilized.
• Attendance policy and unit-specific guidelines will be provided on day 1.