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

Job Opportunity: RN - 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 medical; 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 required; no block scheduling; schedule 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 throughout visit

Hospital Highlights

• Level II Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Only children’s hospital in the region with pediatric emergency room and 30 pediatric subspecialists
• Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
• Only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region
• Recognized with Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A”
• Consistently ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals

Required Qualifications

• Licenses: Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Certifications (must have before start date):

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

  • Minimum 2 years nursing experience in a Level II trauma center or comprehensive stroke center
  • At least 1 year experience in an Emergency Room setting
  • Previous experience with HCA Healthcare preferred
• Skills:

  • Teamwork mentality
  • Ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
  • Flexibility to work in all areas of the ED
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs

Additional Information

• The ED is known for strong teamwork and welcoming personalities
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Advanced skills and procedures are performed on the unit
• Attendance policy provided on day 1

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs seeking a travel contract in a high-volume, award-winning hospital with a supportive team environment.