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

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department, Asheville, North Carolina

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Employment Type: Travel
• 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 services
• Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
• Only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region
• Recognized with Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
• Consistently ranked among America’s top hospitals for clinical quality and patient safety

Unit Details – Emergency Department

• Unit Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 (medical), up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available; support includes cardiac monitoring, triage, and unit clerks (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 ED; must 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 & Skills

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in a Level II trauma center or comprehensive stroke center
• Experience in a high-volume Emergency Department (>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 areas of the Emergency Department
• Advanced clinical skills relevant to emergency nursing

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs required

Work Environment & Culture

• Known for strong teamwork and welcoming staff
• Serves a highly diverse, multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken locally
• Supportive environment with experienced staff and up-to-date equipment and technology

This role is ideal for RNs seeking a dynamic, high-acuity emergency department in a well-recognized hospital with a strong commitment to nursing excellence and patient care.