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)
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Emergency Department (ED)
• Facility Size: 101 beds in the ED unit

Unit Overview

• Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center
• High-volume ED with over 100,000 visits annually
• Regional referral center with specialized services including Level III neonatal ICU and pediatric emergency care
• Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
• Only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region
• Recognized for high clinical quality and patient safety (Magnet® Designation, Leapfrog “A” grade)

Patient Care & Staffing

• Typical patient-to-nurse ratio: 4:1 (medical cases), up to 7:1 for behavioral holds
• Support staff includes techs (cardiac monitoring, triage), and unit clerks (day and night shifts)
• 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

Required Certifications (must be current before start)

• 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 & Skills

• 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
• Previous experience with HCA Healthcare preferred
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work across all areas of the ED
• Advanced clinical skills relevant to emergency nursing procedures

Work Environment & Culture

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming staff personalities
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken locally
• Emphasis on patient experience: AIDET communication, respectful behavior, continuous patient updates
• Dress code: Navy scrubs required

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse License

This role offers the chance to work in a highly respected, award-winning hospital with advanced technology and a supportive team environment in a busy, diverse emergency department.