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

Travel RN Opportunity - Emergency Department, Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

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

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Emergency Department in a Level 2 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Number of Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 for medical patients; up to 7:1 for ED behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available; work includes 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 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

Experience Requirements

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

Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required
• The department is known for strong teamwork and a welcoming environment
• Serves a diverse, multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Attendance policy and unit-specific guidelines provided on day 1

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for experienced Emergency Department nurses seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity, supportive environment with opportunities to work across all ED sections.