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 Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 16-Week Assignment in Asheville, North Carolina

Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Asheville, NC, offering 12-hour nights, Level II trauma experience, and competitive weekly pay. Join a collaborative healthcare team and make a meaningful impact while caring for a broad range of emergency patients in a high-volume, diverse community. This 16-week travel nurse assignment is based in a Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center environment known for its welcoming team culture, strong teamwork, and commitment to serving a multicultural community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina, a scenic Blue Ridge Mountain community known for outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and a welcoming atmosphere
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks, from October 19, 2026, through February 8, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Department: Approximately 101-bed Emergency Department
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 for medical patients; up to 7:1 for behavioral health holds
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Uniform: Navy scrubs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience, including a minimum of 1 year in an Emergency Department setting
• 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 certifications required before submission
• CPI certification required before the start date
• Ability to work collaboratively, coach teammates, and provide constructive feedback in real time
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the Emergency Department
• Availability to meet department scheduling needs, including every other weekend; block scheduling is not available

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and timely emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, prioritize care, administer medications, and monitor patient responses
• Respond effectively to urgent and emergent clinical situations in a fast-paced Emergency Department
• Collaborate with providers, technicians, clerks, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care
• Work across all sections of the Emergency Department as needed
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation in Cerner and communicate patient updates throughout the visit
• Support a positive patient experience through respectful communication, AIDET principles, and timely updates
• Promote teamwork, contribute to a welcoming department culture, and support a diverse Asheville community

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nurse assignment in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to exceptional emergency patient care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #524336. 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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