Emergency Department RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ER RN opportunity in Asheville, NC — 10-week nights at a high-volume Level 2 trauma and comprehensive stroke center.

Join a dynamic Emergency Department team in Asheville (Buncombe County), North Carolina. This travel nurse job is ideal for experienced emergency nurses seeking a fast-paced, high-acuity ER role with supportive colleagues and a multicultural patient population.

Job Details — Travel Nurse / ER RN

• Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) / Travel Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640 – $1,730
• Location: Asheville, NC (28801) — Asheville healthcare jobs, Western North Carolina
• Facility: Emergency Department, 101 beds; high-volume ED at a Level 2 trauma & comprehensive stroke center
• Contract Duration: 10 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) — night shift ER nurse
• Hours per Week: 36
• Openings: 5 travel RN positions
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; flexibility and travel nursing experience preferred

Job Requirements — Emergency Nursing Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year in an Emergency Department (ER)
• Experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or other high-volume ED (100,000+ visits/year) — trauma nursing or acute care experience preferred
• Active RN license (compact or state-specific RN license acceptable per contract)
• Required certifications before start: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS
• ENPC required within 90 days of hire
• Strong teamwork mentality with ability to coach, give feedback in real time, and float across ED sections
• Commitment to respectful patient care and a positive patient experience; experience serving diverse, multilingual populations is a plus

Responsibilities — Emergency Department RN Duties

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency Department
• Manage typical patient ratios (medical ~4:1; behavioral holds up to 7:1) and prioritize triage in a busy ED
• Use and troubleshoot clinical equipment including Baxter infusion pumps and GE patient monitors
• Accurately document patient care in the Cerner electronic health record (EHR)
• Collaborate with techs, unit clerks, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to all areas of the Emergency Department as needed (triage, fast-track, resuscitation, behavioral health)
• Demonstrate AIDET communication, update patient boards, and maintain patient-centered care during visits
• Adhere to facility dress code (required navy scrubs) and safety protocols

This ED is known for strong teamwork, supportive staff, and serving a multicultural community with 120+ languages represented. Enjoy working with experienced colleagues and newer clinical technology while living in Asheville — a city celebrated for its vibrant arts scene, thriving culinary culture, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers hiking, biking, and river activities, as well as a lively downtown filled with galleries, music venues, and award-winning restaurants. The city is renowned for its welcoming community and exceptional quality of life, making it an ideal location for both work and leisure.

Ready to apply? Join our travel nursing team and take the next step in your emergency nursing career. Apply now to be considered for this ER RN travel contract in Asheville, NC (28801) — or contact our recruiter for more details about the travel nurse job, pay package, and start date.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.