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

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, NC

Position Details

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

Unit Information

• Department: Emergency Department (ED)
• Unit Size: 101 beds
• Patient Ratios:

  • Typically 4:1 for medical patients
  • Up to 7:1 for behavioral holds in the ED
• Staffing:

  • Techs available
  • Cardiac monitoring unit and internal processing area support
  • Triage and unit clerks on day and night shifts
• Equipment: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling:

  • Every other weekend required
  • No block scheduling commitment; schedule must meet department needs
• Floating Policy:

  • No floating outside the ED
  • Must be flexible to float within all sections of the ED

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

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs required

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: AIDET communication, respectful behavior, and keeping patients informed throughout their visit
• Attendance policy provided on day 1
• The department values advanced skills and ongoing professional development

This role offers a dynamic environment in a busy emergency department with a supportive team culture and opportunities to work with advanced equipment and diverse patient populations.