Emergency Department RN
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Unit Overview

• Emergency Department with 101 beds
• Patient ratios typically 4:1; up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Equipment includes Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Scheduling: Every other weekend; no block scheduling; must meet department needs
• Floating: No floating outside ED; must float within all ED sections
• Patient experience focus: AIDET communication, respectful behavior, ongoing patient updates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Trauma nursing experience
• Stroke nursing experience
• Certifications required before start date:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention Training)

Work Environment & Culture

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming staff personalities
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Unit staffed with techs, triage personnel, and unit clerks available days and nights
• Dress code: Navy scrubs required

Additional Information

• Attendance policy provided on day one
• Department recognized for high clinical quality and patient safety standards
• Exposure to advanced procedures and technology in a busy, high-acuity ED setting

Hours

• 36 hours per week
• Shift details not specified; scheduling accommodates department needs

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.