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Job Title
Travel RN – Emergency Room
LocationAsheville, NC
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department with a 101-bed unit and patient ratios of 4:1 (medical) and up to 7:1 for behavioral holds
- Utilize Cerner for all clinical documentation and maintain accurate, up-to-date patient information on boards throughout each visit
- Operate Baxter pumps and GE monitors in accordance with unit protocols
- Deliver patient experience standards including AIDET communication, respectful behavior, and consistent patient updates throughout the visit
- Float to all sections within the Emergency Department as needed to meet departmental staffing requirements
- Collaborate with techs, cardiac monitoring unit staff, triage personnel, and unit clerks across day and night operations
Required Qualifications- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in an Emergency Room setting
- Experience in a Level II Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (100,000+ visits annually)
- Active RN licensure and all of the following certifications required prior to start date: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS
- ENPC certification required within 90 days of hire
- Strong teamwork mentality with the ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
- Flexibility to work in all areas of the Emergency Department and adapt to scheduling needs of the department
Preferred Experience / Skills- Previous experience within an HCA-affiliated facility
- Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records system
- Experience serving diverse, multicultural patient populations
Why Join Us- Join a nationally recognized Emergency Department known for its strong team culture, welcoming environment, and commitment to serving a richly diverse community with over 120 languages represented in the surrounding area
- Work within a facility that has earned top national honors for clinical quality, patient safety, and nursing excellence, offering a high-acuity environment ideal for experienced travel nurses looking to grow