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
• High-volume ED with over 100,000 visits annually
• Unit equipped with 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
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level II Trauma patients
• 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)
• Ability to work flexibly across all ED areas
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback

Additional Information

• Dress code: Navy scrubs required
• The department is recognized for strong teamwork and a welcoming culture
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Prior experience with the hospital system preferred but not required

Shift & Hours

• 36 hours per week
• Shift details not specified

This opportunity offers a dynamic and supportive environment in a nationally recognized hospital with advanced technology and a focus on nursing excellence.