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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level II trauma center requiring 2+ years of RN experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details

• 101-bed Emergency Department in a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center with over 100,000 annual visits
• Typical patient ratio of 4:1, up to 7:1 for behavioral health holds
• Techs available for cardiac monitoring, triage, and unit clerk support days and nights
• Uses Baxter pumps and GE monitors for patient care
• Charting completed in Cerner
• Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required; block scheduling not available and must meet department needs
• No floating outside the ED, but must be flexible to float to all sections within the ED

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS prior to start
• ENPC certification required within 90 days of hire
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, including at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (100,000+ visits) preferred
• Previous HCA experience preferred
• Strong teamwork mentality with ability to coach and give real-time feedback
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration (Canadian SSN not accepted)
• One professional reference required (two required for FL and MO)
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Deliver emergency care across a wide range of medical and behavioral health patients
• Support a multicultural community representing over 120 languages
• Known for a strong teamwork culture and welcoming team environment
• Follow AIDET and patient experience standards, including regular patient updates and communication boards
• Required uniform is navy scrubs
• Attendance policy provided on first day of assignment
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-711559. 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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