Emergency Department RN
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
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; up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Staff includes techs (cardiac monitoring, internal processing, triage), unit clerks (days and nights)
• Equipment used: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; 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, continuous patient updates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level II Trauma patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications required before start date:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention Training)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Ability to work flexibly across all ED areas
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback

Work Environment & Culture

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming staff personalities
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken locally
• Dress code: Navy scrubs required
• Attendance policy provided on day one

Additional Information

• High-volume ED with over 100,000 visits annually
• Exposure to advanced procedures and technology in a busy trauma and stroke center
• Previous experience with the hospital system preferred but not required

Shift & Hours

• 36 hours per week
• Scheduling includes every other weekend coverage

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized hospital with Magnet® designation and multiple safety and quality awards, providing care in a Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center environment.