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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
Staffing includes techs (cardiac monitoring, triage), unit clerks (days and nights)
Equipment used: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
Documentation system: Cerner
Scheduling: Every other weekend required; 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) experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience in an Acute Care setting
Certifications required before start date:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Work Environment & Culture

Known for strong teamwork and welcoming staff personalities
Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken locally
Dress code: Navy scrubs required
Attendance policy provided on first day

Additional Information

The Emergency Department is part of a hospital recognized nationally for clinical quality and patient safety
The hospital holds Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
The department uses advanced technology and equipment to support patient care
Schedule is approximately 36 hours per week

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced Emergency Department with a supportive team and a focus on quality patient care.

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

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Short Term Acute Care
723 beds

ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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