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

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

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

Unit Information

• Unit: Emergency Department (ER)
• Number of Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 for medical patients; up to 7:1 for behavioral holds in the ED
• Staffing: Techs available; work includes cardiac monitoring, internal processing, triage, and 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 be flexible to float within all ED sections
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required

Certifications Required (Must have before start date)

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• CPI
• NIHSS
• ENPC (within 90 days of hire)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in a Level 2 trauma center or comprehensive stroke center
• Experience in a high-volume ED (>100,000 visits annually)
• At least 1 year of ER nursing experience
• Previous experience with HCA preferred
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the ED

Unit Culture & Additional Information

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming personalities
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Emphasis on patient experience using AIDET and respectful behavior; patients are kept informed throughout their visit
• Attendance policy provided on day 1
• Unit recognized for outstanding teamwork and service

This role offers the opportunity to work in a busy, well-equipped emergency department with a supportive team environment and a diverse patient population.