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
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Emergency Department with 101 beds
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 medical; up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Staffing includes techs (cardiac monitoring, internal processing, triage), 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: No floating outside ED; must float within all ED sections
• Patient Experience: AIDET communication, respectful behavior, ongoing patient updates

Required Qualifications

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

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required
• The department is known for strong teamwork and a welcoming environment
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Advanced procedures and technology available in the unit
• Scheduling and attendance policies provided on day 1

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This role offers the opportunity to work in a nationally recognized hospital with Magnet® designation and a high standard of nursing excellence.