Emergency Department RN Travel Nurse – Registered Nurse Contract in Asheville, North Carolina

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Asheville, North Carolina, offering high-acuity care in a Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center. Join a collaborative ED team known for its welcoming culture, strong teamwork, and commitment to serving a diverse, multicultural community. Asheville offers an inspiring setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with vibrant arts, outdoor recreation, and a renowned culinary scene.

Emergency Department RN Travel Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 8, 2027
• Contract Duration: Approximately 16 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Approximately 101-bed Emergency Department within a Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 for medical patients; up to 7:1 for emergency department behavioral holds
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Equipment: Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Uniform: Navy scrubs

Emergency Department Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• At least 2 years of nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department or emergency nursing experience
• Recent experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume Emergency Department preferred
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC certifications required before submission
• CPI certification required by the date of hire
• Ability to work collaboratively, coach peers, and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the Emergency Department
• Willingness to work every other weekend and follow department scheduling needs; block scheduling is not available
• Strong patient-service skills, including respectful communication, timely updates, and a commitment to keeping patients informed

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency Department environment
• Assess, triage, monitor, and reassess patients according to clinical priorities
• Respond effectively to trauma, stroke, medical, behavioral health, and other emergent presentations
• Administer medications and treatments while maintaining accurate documentation in Cerner
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, technicians, clerks, and interdisciplinary team members
• Work across all sections of the Emergency Department as needed; floating is limited to areas within the department
• Use Baxter pumps, GE monitors, and other department technology safely and effectively
• Communicate with patients and families using compassionate, culturally responsive care practices
• Keep patients informed throughout their visit and ensure care boards are updated appropriately
• Support a positive team environment through mentoring, teamwork, and constructive feedback

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a dedicated healthcare team in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.