Travel Emergency Department RN - $1,840 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Highlands, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Contract in Highlands, North Carolina

Join our healthcare team as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) in a 7-bed emergency care setting in beautiful Highlands, North Carolina. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a confident, customer-service-focused RN who enjoys fast-paced clinical environments, collaborative teamwork, and providing compassionate care to patients across the lifespan. Highlands offers a scenic mountain setting with exceptional outdoor recreation, fresh air, and a welcoming small-community atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Highlands, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640–$1,730
• Start Date: September 15, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending December 15, 2026
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Schedule: Rotating weekends; no regular on-call requirement, except potential flexing during low-volume periods
• Clinical Setting: Standard emergency department with approximately 7 beds
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Attire: Navy scrubs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; emergency department nursing experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Ability to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills
• Preferred emergency nursing certifications include TNCC, ENPC, NRP, CEN, CPEN, or CTRN
• Flexibility to support med-surg coverage when needed, although floating is limited

Emergency Department Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and care for patients presenting with a broad range of urgent and emergent conditions
• Perform standard emergency department nursing procedures in accordance with clinical guidelines and department protocols
• Administer medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, and promptly communicate changes in condition
• Collaborate with providers and fellow nurses to coordinate timely, patient-centered care
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation in Cerner
• Support a positive patient experience through clear communication, empathy, and professionalism
• Participate in rotating weekend coverage and assist with unit needs during fluctuating patient volumes

Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career in Highlands, North Carolina!

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #522803. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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