Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit and Work Environment

• Emergency Department with 101 beds
• Typical patient ratio: 4:1 (medical), up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Staffing includes techs for cardiac monitoring, triage, and unit clerks (days and nights)
• Equipment used: 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 focus: AIDET communication, respectful behavior, ongoing patient updates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications required before start date:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification required within 90 days of hire
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the Emergency Department

Additional Information

• Dress code: Navy scrubs required
• The department is recognized for strong teamwork and welcoming staff
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken locally
• Attendance policy and unit-specific guidelines provided on day one

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-volume Emergency Department with advanced technology and a supportive team environment.