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

Travel RN Opportunity - Emergency Department

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Emergency Department (ED)
• Patient Volume: High volume ED with >100,000 visits annually
• Unit Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 medical; up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Scheduling: Every other weekend; no block scheduling; must meet department needs
• Floating Policy: No floating outside ED; must float within all ED sections
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs

Required 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
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work across all ED areas
• Previous experience with HCA Healthcare preferred

Certifications Required (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) within 90 days of hire

Unit & Equipment Information

• Tech support available for cardiac monitoring, triage, and unit clerks (day and night)
• Equipment includes Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Patient experience standards include AIDET communication, respectful behavior, and ongoing patient updates

Additional Information

• The department is recognized for strong teamwork and a welcoming culture
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Known for advanced technology and high-quality patient care in trauma, stroke, and pediatric emergencies

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse License in North Carolina

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This role is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity, well-supported trauma and stroke center with a strong team environment.