Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department

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

Unit Overview

• Department: Emergency Department (ED)
• Unit Size: 101 beds
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1; up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available; work includes cardiac monitoring, triage, and unit clerks (days and nights)
• Equipment: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling: Every other weekend; no block scheduling; must meet department needs
• Floating Policy: No floating outside ED; must float within all ED sections
• Patient Experience: AIDET communication, respectful behavior, ongoing patient updates

Required Certifications (Must have before start date)

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• CPI
• NIHSS
• ENPC (within 90 days of hire)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Department
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years as a nurse, with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Additional Experience: 2 years’ experience in a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center with a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits)
• Preferred: Previous experience with HCA Healthcare system
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Skills and Attributes

• Teamwork mentality
• Ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the ED
• Advanced clinical skills relevant to emergency nursing

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs required

Additional Information

• The ED is recognized for strong teamwork and a welcoming environment
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Known for high-quality patient care and safety standards
• Unit offers exposure to advanced technology and procedures in a busy trauma and stroke center setting

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse License required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized hospital with a high standard of nursing excellence and a supportive team environment.