Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Asheville, NC

Join a high-volume Asheville, North Carolina Emergency Department as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) and provide expert care in a Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center. This 16-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an adaptable ED RN who thrives in fast-paced environments, values teamwork, and is committed to patient-centered care. Enjoy Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountain setting, outdoor recreation, arts, local dining, and welcoming community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department / Emergency Room Nursing
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; night shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts, approximately 6:45 PM-7:15 AM
• Contract: 16-week travel nursing assignment
• Assignment Dates: September 23, 2026-January 13, 2027
• Department: Approximately 101-bed Emergency Department in a high-volume setting with more than 100,000 annual visits
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1; up to 7:1 for behavioral health holds
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; block scheduling and special scheduling requests are not accommodated
• Documentation: Cerner
• Equipment: GE monitors and Baxter infusion pumps
• Uniform: Navy scrubs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department or Emergency Room RN experience
• Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume Emergency Department strongly preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC required before submission
• CPI certification required before the first day of employment
• Strong teamwork, communication, and real-time coaching skills
• Ability to work throughout all areas of the Emergency Department and adapt to changing patient-care needs
• Commitment to respectful, culturally responsive, and patient-centered emergency care

Emergency Room RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to emergency patients across the lifespan
• Prioritize patient assessments, interventions, and reassessments in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with providers, technicians, clerks, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate emergency patient care
• Monitor patient status, administer medications and treatments, and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Support care in all Emergency Department sections, including areas serving medical, behavioral health, and high-acuity patients
• Use Cerner to accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes
• Keep patients and families informed throughout the visit while demonstrating respectful, service-focused communication
• Update patient communication boards and provide clear handoffs to promote continuity of care
• Contribute to a welcoming, team-oriented department committed to serving a diverse, multicultural community

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and bring your emergency nursing expertise to a collaborative, high-volume care team.

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.