Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 12-Hour Nights in Asheville, NC

Join a high-acuity emergency department in Asheville, North Carolina, as a Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) and earn an estimated $2,020–$2,130 weekly. This 16-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced emergency nurse who thrives in a fast-paced Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume emergency department with approximately 101 beds
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks, ending February 8, 2027
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; block scheduling is not available, and schedules must support departmental needs
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Equipment: Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1, with behavioral health holds occasionally reaching 7:1

Emergency Room RN Job 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 experience
• Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and high-volume emergency department strongly preferred
• Ability to provide emergency nursing care in a high-volume environment serving more than 100,000 emergency visits annually
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC required before submission
• CPI certification required by the start of the assignment
• Strong teamwork, communication, patient advocacy, and real-time coaching skills
• Flexibility to work in all sections of the emergency department
• Navy scrubs required

Travel ER Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and timely emergency nursing care to patients with medical, surgical, behavioral health, and trauma-related needs
• Perform focused nursing assessments, prioritize care, implement interventions, and monitor patient responses
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition in a Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center
• Work collaboratively with providers, technicians, unit clerks, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members
• Remain flexible across all areas of the emergency department while supporting changing patient-care demands
• Use Cerner to accurately document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and discharge information
• Promote a positive patient experience through respectful communication, clear updates, and consistent attention to patient needs
• Maintain accurate patient boards and keep patients and families informed throughout the emergency department visit
• Support a culture of teamwork by coaching peers and providing constructive feedback in real time

Location Highlights: Asheville, North Carolina

Located in Asheville, North Carolina, the 28801 area offers an outstanding blend of mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, local arts, and a vibrant food culture. With easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and a welcoming, multicultural community, Asheville provides an appealing setting for healthcare professionals seeking North Carolina travel nursing jobs and an active lifestyle.

Apply now to join this high-acuity emergency nursing team and advance your travel RN career in Asheville, NC.

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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 #524363. 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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