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

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

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

Unit Information

• Unit: Emergency Department
• Number of Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 (medical), up to 7:1 on ED behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available (cardiac monitoring, internal processing, triage), 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 sections of the ED
• Patient Experience: AIDET communication, respectful behavior, ongoing patient updates throughout visit

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) – required within 90 days of hire

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience in Specialty: Minimum 2 years as a nurse, with at least 1 year in an Emergency Room setting
• Additional Experience: 2 years’ experience in a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, with a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits annually)
• Preferred: Previous experience with HCA Healthcare system
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Skills and Attributes

• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the Emergency Department
• Advanced clinical skills relevant to emergency nursing procedures

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs required

Additional Information

• The department is known for strong teamwork and welcoming personalities
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety with Magnet® designation and high safety grades
• The ED is part of a hospital with Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III neonatal ICU

This role offers a dynamic and supportive environment for experienced emergency nurses seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity, high-volume setting.