Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Asheville, NC (Emergency Department)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Facility Overview

• 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 program in the region
• Recognized with Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A”
• Consistently ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals (2020-2023)

Unit Information – Emergency Department

• Number of Beds: 101
• 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 the ED; must float within all ED sections
• Patient Experience: Emphasis on AIDET communication, respectful behavior, and keeping patients informed throughout their visit

Required Certifications (Must be current 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 nursing experience in a Level II trauma center or comprehensive stroke center
• At least 1 year experience in an Emergency Room setting
• Experience in a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits annually)
• 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 Emergency Department

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required
• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming staff
• Serves a diverse, multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Attendance policy provided on day 1
• Unit offers new equipment and technology, experienced staff, and flexible scheduling options

This role is ideal for experienced ER nurses seeking a dynamic, supportive environment in a highly recognized hospital system with a commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety.