Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Department

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department with up to 101 beds and patient ratios of 4:1 (medical) and up to 7:1 for behavioral holds
• Deliver care across all sections of the ED, including triage, cardiac monitoring, and internal processing areas, with flexibility to float within the department as needed
• Utilize Cerner for clinical documentation and Baxter pumps and GE monitors for patient care
• Uphold patient experience standards including AIDET communication, respectful behavior, and keeping patient boards updated throughout each visit
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including techs and unit clerks to support a multicultural patient population
• Provide real-time coaching and feedback while maintaining a strong teamwork mentality in a fast-paced trauma environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year in an Emergency Department setting
• The following certifications must be obtained prior to start date: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and NIHSS
• ENPC certification required within 90 days of hire
• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume ED (100,000+ annual visits)
• Ability to work every other weekend; must meet departmental scheduling needs (block scheduling not available)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an HCA-affiliated facility
• Background working in a high-acuity, high-volume emergency environment with diverse patient populations
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records system

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized Emergency Department within a facility honored as one of America's top hospitals, holding Magnet® Designation and an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
• Work alongside a tenured, team-oriented staff known for their welcoming culture and commitment to serving a richly diverse, multicultural community