Travel Emergency Dept 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: 10/05/2026
• 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: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Dept RN for a high-volume Level II trauma center on a night shift schedule requiring NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 101-bed Emergency Care Center within a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center
• High-volume ED with over 100,000 annual visits
• Patient ratios typically 4:1 for medical patients, up to 7:1 for behavioral holds
• Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Uses Baxter pumps and GE monitors
• Documentation via Cerner EMR
• Every other weekend scheduling required, no block scheduling available
• No floating outside the ED but must be open to floating to all ED sections
• Support staff includes techs, unit clerks, and cardiac monitoring personnel

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in an ER setting
• Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and high-volume ED experience required
• Required certifications before start date: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS
• ENPC certification required within 90 days of hire
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across all sections of a busy, high-acuity Emergency Department
• Deliver care aligned with AIDET and patient experience standards, including regular updates to patients and communication boards
• Work within a team known for strong collaboration and a welcoming culture
• Serve a diverse, multicultural patient population representing over 120 languages
• Navy scrub dress code required
• Attendance policy provided on first day of assignment
• Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-758053. 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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