Emergency Department Registered Nurse
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 for medical patients, up to 7:1 for behavioral holds
• Staffing includes techs, unit clerks, and cardiac monitoring support
• 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 the ED; must float within all ED sections
• Patient Experience: Emphasis on AIDET communication, respectful behavior, and keeping patients informed throughout their visit

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 2 years in a high-volume Emergency Department (>100,000 visits annually)
• At least 1 year of experience in an Emergency Room setting within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level 2 trauma center
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a comprehensive stroke center
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Current certifications required before start:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the Emergency Department

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 4-hour hospital orientation plus an 8-hour floor shift
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs for RNs (white or combination of navy and white also acceptable)
• Attendance and scheduling policies provided on day one

Work Environment & Culture

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming staff
• Serves a diverse, multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken locally
• High-volume Emergency Department (>100,000 visits annually)
• Level 2 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center experience preferred

Additional Notes

• Tobacco use is prohibited on all campus properties, including personal vehicles in designated parking areas
• Must be open to floating within the Emergency Department but not outside it

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department nurses seeking a travel assignment in a dynamic, high-volume trauma and stroke center environment with a supportive team culture.