Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,180 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a high-volume Emergency Department position requiring Level 2 trauma center experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center emergency department with over 100,000 visits annually
• 101-bed unit with patient ratios typically 4:1 for medical patients, up to 7:1 for behavioral holds
• Support staff includes techs in the cardiac monitoring unit and internal processing area, triage techs, and unit clerks on days and nights
• Uses Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Documents in Cerner
• Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required, no block scheduling commitments
• No floating outside the ED, but must be flexible to float to all sections within the department

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Required certifications before start date: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS
• ENPC certification required within 90 days of hire
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Prior experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (100,000+ visits) required
• Previous HCA experience preferred
• Strong teamwork mentality with the ability to coach and give real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work across all areas of the ED
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Deliver patient-centered emergency care following AIDET principles and maintain updated patient boards throughout each visit
• Work within a team known for strong collaboration and a welcoming culture
• Serve a diverse, multicultural community representing over 120 languages
• Navy scrubs required as part of the dress code
• Attendance policy provided on day one
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as no local candidates are accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-747871. 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: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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