Emergency Department RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a high-volume Asheville, North Carolina Emergency Department as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) and provide expert care in a Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center. This 16-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an adaptable ED RN who thrives in fast-paced environments, values teamwork, and is committed to patient-centered care. Enjoy Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountain setting, outdoor recreation, arts, local dining, and welcoming community.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Department / Emergency Room Nursing
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; night shifts
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts, approximately 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
- Contract: 16-week travel nursing assignment
- Assignment Dates: September 23, 2026–January 13, 2027
- Department: Approximately 101-bed Emergency Department in a high-volume setting with more than 100,000 annual visits
- Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1; up to 7:1 for behavioral health holds
- Scheduling: Every other weekend required; block scheduling and special scheduling requests are not accommodated
- Documentation: Cerner
- Equipment: GE monitors and Baxter infusion pumps
- Uniform: Navy scrubs
Emergency Department RN Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department or Emergency Room RN experience
- Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume Emergency Department strongly preferred
- Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in North Carolina
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC required before submission
- CPI certification required before the first day of employment
- Strong teamwork, communication, and real-time coaching skills
- Ability to work throughout all areas of the Emergency Department and adapt to changing patient-care needs
- Commitment to respectful, culturally responsive, and patient-centered emergency care
Emergency Room RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to emergency patients across the lifespan
- Prioritize patient assessments, interventions, and reassessments in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
- Collaborate with providers, technicians, clerks, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate emergency patient care
- Monitor patient status, administer medications and treatments, and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Support care in all Emergency Department sections, including areas serving medical, behavioral health, and high-acuity patients
- Use Cerner to accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes
- Keep patients and families informed throughout the visit while demonstrating respectful, service-focused communication
- Update patient communication boards and provide clear handoffs to promote continuity of care
- Contribute to a welcoming, team-oriented department committed to serving a diverse, multicultural community
Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and bring your emergency nursing expertise to a collaborative, high-volume care team.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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