ED Emergency Department RN
Asheville, NC
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

EMT - Emergency Svcs

Location: Asheville, North Carolina Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36 Unit: ER (Main ED) Number of Beds: 101

Unit Details

• Patient ratios: 4:1 typically for medical patients, up to 7:1 on ED behavioral holds
• Support staff: Techs work in the cardiac monitoring unit, the internal processing area, and triage. Unit clerks work days and nights.
• Equipment: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Scheduling: Every other weekend. Block scheduling is not available; schedules must meet department needs.
• Float scope: No floating outside the ED. Must be open to floating to all sections within the ED.
• Dress code: Navy scrubs
• Attendance policy: Provided on day 1

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• At least 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with ED experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
• Must be able to read telemetry monitors and pass the telemetry exam
• OEMS Certification

Preferred

• Experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (over 100,000 visits)

Patient Experience Expectations

• AIDET
• Respectful behavior
• Patient experience focus for each patient
• Keep boards updated and update patients throughout the visit

Team Culture

The department is known for teamwork and welcoming staff. The surrounding community speaks over 120 languages.