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

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

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

Unit Overview

• Emergency Department with 101 beds
• Patient ratios typically 4:1 for medical patients, up to 7:1 for behavioral holds
• Staffing includes techs working in cardiac monitoring, internal processing, triage, and unit clerks (days and nights)
• Equipment used: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; no block scheduling; schedule must meet department needs
• Floating: No floating outside the ED; must be flexible to 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)
• Experience in trauma and stroke care
• 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)
• 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 across all areas of the Emergency Department

Work Environment & Culture

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming personalities
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• High-volume ED with more than 100,000 visits annually
• Previous experience with the parent healthcare system preferred

Schedule & Hours

• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required

Additional Information

• Dress code: Navy scrubs required
• Attendance policy provided on day one
• Unit recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety standards
• Advanced procedures and technology utilized in a busy, high-acuity setting

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized hospital with Magnet® designation and a strong commitment to clinical quality and patient safety.