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

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, NC

Position Overview

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

Facility Highlights

• Level II Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Only children’s hospital in the region with pediatric emergency room and 30 pediatric subspecialists
• Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
• Only open heart and interventional cardiology program in the region
• Recognized with Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
• Consistently rated among America’s top hospitals for clinical quality and patient safety

Unit Details

• Number of Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1; up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available for cardiac monitoring, 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
• Patient Experience: Emphasis on AIDET communication, respectful behavior, and keeping patients informed throughout their visit

Required Certifications (Must have before start)

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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in a Level II 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 Healthcare preferred
• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work across all ED areas

Advanced Skills / Procedures

• Specific advanced procedures performed on unit not detailed, but advanced skills expected due to trauma and stroke center status

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs required

Work Environment & Culture

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming personalities
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Supportive team environment with experienced staff
• Commitment to positive patient impact and nursing excellence

This role is ideal for experienced ER nurses seeking a dynamic, high-acuity environment with opportunities to work in a nationally recognized hospital system.