Travel Emergency Dept RN - $2,144 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: 10/05/2026
• 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: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a high-volume Level II trauma center with a busy overnight shift schedule.

Details

• Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center Emergency Department with over 100,000 annual visits
• 101-bed unit with typical patient ratios of 4:1 for medical patients, up to 7:1 for behavioral holds
• Support staff includes techs in cardiac monitoring and internal processing, triage, and unit clerks on days and nights
• Uses Baxter pumps and GE monitors for patient care
• Charting completed in Cerner
• Overnight shift from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend scheduling required, with department needs taking priority over block scheduling
• No floating outside the ED, but must be flexible to work all sections within the department

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS prior to start date
• ENPC certification required within 90 days of hire
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with 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
• Strong teamwork orientation with the ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Deliver patient-centered care using AIDET principles, maintaining respectful communication and updated patient boards throughout each visit
• Work within a collaborative, welcoming team known for strong camaraderie
• Serve a diverse, multicultural community representing over 120 languages
• Navy scrubs required as part of the dress code
• Unit-specific attendance policy provided on first day
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Previous HCA experience preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-758062. 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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