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

1004277

🏥 RN – Emergency Room (ER Care Center) | Travel Assignment
Location: Asheville, NC 
Unit: Emergency Department (ED Care Center)
Position Type: Travel RN
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
Schedule: 3x12s | Every other weekend required
Block Scheduling: Not available

🚑 Why This ER Role Stands Out

Join one of the busiest and most dynamic Emergency Departments in North Carolina, serving a high-volume, diverse patient population with over 100,000+ annual visits.

✨ What makes this opportunity attractive:

• High-acuity Level II Trauma Center experience
• Exposure to stroke, trauma, behavioral health, and complex ED cases
• Strong interdisciplinary ED team with techs, clerks, and specialized support staff
• Fast-paced environment ideal for strong ER clinicians
• Opportunity to grow skills in a comprehensive stroke center ED
• Highly diverse patient population with 120+ languages represented in the community 

🧠 Unit Overview

The ER Care Center provides comprehensive emergency services with dedicated zones for medical, trauma, behavioral health holds, and rapid assessment.

• Beds: 101
• Patient Ratio: 4:1 typical (up to 7:1 behavioral health holds)
• EMR: Cerner
• Equipment: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Staffing: Techs, triage support, unit clerks (24/7 coverage) 

🩺 Key Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency nursing care in a high-volume ED setting
• Triage, assess, and prioritize patients based on acuity
• Manage trauma, stroke, medical, and behavioral health cases
• Provide real-time patient monitoring and intervention
• Collaborate with ED physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner
• Support patient experience initiatives (AIDET, communication updates)
• Flexibly float within ED zones as needed 

🎯 Required Qualifications

• Active RN License (NC or Compact)
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• At least 1 year recent ER experience (required)
• Experience in Level II Trauma or high-volume ED (>100K visits preferred)
• Strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments 

📜 Required Certifications (Must Have Before Start)

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

⚠️ Compliance Requirement

• FULL SSN IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION
• Full SSN is required at the time of submission

⭐ Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for an ER RN who:

• Thrives in high-acuity, fast-moving environments
• Has strong critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills
• Works well under pressure with a team-first mindset
• Is comfortable rotating across all ED zones
• Communicates effectively and supports patient experience standards 

🏥 Facility Highlights

• Level II Trauma Center & Comprehensive Stroke Center
• High-volume emergency department
• Strong team culture focused on collaboration and patient safety
• Diverse patient population and community impact 

⚠️ Additional Notes

• Must be open to floating within ED areas
• No block scheduling available
• Every other weekend required
• Navy scrubs required
• Compliance and certifications must be completed prior to start 

🚀 Why Candidates Choose This Assignment

• High-acuity ER experience in a respected trauma center
• Strong pay rate for NC ED market
• Excellent skill-building opportunity in trauma, stroke, and behavioral health
• Collaborative and supportive ED culture
• Fast-paced environment ideal for experienced ER travelers