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
• Unit staffed with techs (cardiac monitoring, triage), unit clerks (days and nights)
• Equipment includes Baxter pumps and 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, continuous patient updates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 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 department is recognized for advanced clinical quality and safety standards
• Exposure to new equipment and technology in a busy, high-acuity setting
• Previous experience with the hospital system preferred but not required

Weekly Hours

• 36 hours per week