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

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, North Carolina

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: Emergency Department
• Number of Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 (medical), up to 7:1 on ED behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available for cardiac monitoring, triage, and unit clerks on 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 the ED; must float within all ED sections
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required

Required Certifications (Must have 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)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – within 90 days of hire

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience as a nurse
• At least 1 year experience in an Emergency Room setting
• 2 years experience in a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center with a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits)
• Previous experience with HCA Healthcare preferred
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the ED

Additional Information

• The department is recognized for strong teamwork and welcoming staff
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Known for positive patient experience practices including AIDET communication and respectful behavior
• Unit emphasizes ongoing patient updates and information sharing throughout visits

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse License

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