Travel Emergency Dept RN - $2,335 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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Dept position at a Level II trauma center requiring at least 2 years of RN experience including 1 year in an ER setting.

Details

• Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center emergency department with 101 beds and over 100,000 annual visits
• Patient ratios typically 4:1 for medical patients, up to 7:1 for ED behavioral holds
• Supported by techs in cardiac monitoring and internal processing areas, triage, and unit clerks on day and night shifts
• Uses Baxter pumps and GE monitors for patient care
• Charting completed in Cerner
• Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM with every other weekend required
• Scheduling is flexible and based on departmental needs; block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• No floating outside the ED, but flexibility to float to all sections within the ED is required

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC prior to consideration; CPI required before date 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
• Previous HCA experience preferred
• Strong teamwork orientation with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the ED
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Deliver emergency nursing care across all areas of a high-volume, high-acuity ED
• Maintain patient experience standards including AIDET, respectful communication, and consistent patient updates via visit boards
• Required uniform consists of navy scrubs
• Work within a team known for strong collaboration and welcoming culture, serving a diverse community representing over 120 languages
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered
• Holiday coverage is required for this assignment
• RTO or special scheduling requests will not be accommodated

American Traveler Job ID #P-764967. 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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