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

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, NC

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Unit: Emergency Department (ER)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Highlights

• Level II Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Only children’s hospital in the region with pediatric emergency services
• Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
• Only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region
• Recognized with Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
• Consistently ranked among America’s top hospitals for clinical quality and patient safety

Unit Details

• Number of Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1; up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available for cardiac monitoring, triage, and unit clerks on all shifts
• Equipment: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; no block scheduling; schedule must meet department needs
• Floating Policy: No floating outside the ED; must be flexible to float within all ED sections
• Patient Experience: Emphasis on AIDET communication, respectful behavior, and keeping patients informed throughout their visit

Required Certifications (Must have before start)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) within 90 days of hire

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in a Level II trauma center or comprehensive stroke center
• Experience in a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits annually)
• At least 1 year of ER nursing experience
• Previous experience with HCA Healthcare preferred
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work across all ED areas

Advanced Skills & Procedures

• Advanced skills relevant to trauma and emergency care expected (specific procedures not listed)

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs required

Work Environment & Culture

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming personalities
• Serves a highly diverse, multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken locally
• Supportive staff with a focus on patient-centered care

This role is ideal for experienced emergency nurses seeking a dynamic, high-acuity environment with a supportive team and opportunities to work in a nationally recognized hospital system.