Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Nights in Asheville, NC

Join a collaborative emergency care team as a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Asheville, North Carolina. This 16-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a high-volume emergency department serving as a regional referral destination for trauma and comprehensive stroke care. Asheville is a welcoming mountain community known for its scenic Blue Ridge surroundings, vibrant arts and culture, outstanding local dining, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Nursing Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.
• Department Environment: High-volume emergency department with approximately 101 beds and typical patient ratios of 4:1, with ratios up to 7:1 for behavioral health holds
• Technology: Cerner documentation, GE monitors, and Baxter pumps
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; must be flexible to meet department needs and work throughout all areas of the emergency department

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• At least 2 years of nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year of recent Emergency Department experience
• Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume emergency department strongly preferred
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC certifications required before submission
• CPI certification required before the first day of employment
• Strong teamwork, communication, coaching, and real-time feedback skills
• Ability to provide flexible coverage across all sections of the Emergency Department
• Commitment to respectful, patient-centered emergency care and effective communication with patients and families
• Navy scrubs required

Emergency Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to emergency department patients with a wide range of acuity levels
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, prioritize care, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
• Support the care of trauma, stroke, medical, behavioral health, and other emergency patients
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, technicians, clerical staff, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Administer medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, and document care accurately in Cerner
• Maintain clear communication with patients and families, including keeping patients informed throughout their emergency department visit
• Demonstrate flexibility by working in all areas of the Emergency Department as department needs require
• Contribute to a positive team culture known for welcoming personalities, strong collaboration, and service to a diverse community

Apply now to join this Emergency Department nursing team and explore your next travel RN opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.