Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Contract in Asheville, NC

Join a high-volume Emergency Department as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) on a travel nursing contract in Asheville, North Carolina. This on-site assignment offers the opportunity to provide compassionate emergency care to a diverse community in a collaborative, welcoming environment while supporting patients with urgent and emergent needs. Asheville, located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, is known for its vibrant arts and outdoor culture, making it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina 28801
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume Emergency Department and Level II trauma center
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Contract Duration: Approximately 16 weeks
• Start Date: September 23, 2026
• End Date: January 13, 2027
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; scheduling must support departmental needs. Block scheduling is not available.
• Emergency Department Size: Approximately 101 beds with typical patient ratios of 4:1 and up to 7:1 for behavioral health holds
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
• Uniform: Navy scrubs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including a minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department nursing experience
• Recent experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume Emergency Department preferred
• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC certifications required before submission
• CPI certification required by the date of hire
• Ability to work collaboratively, coach peers, and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work throughout all areas of the Emergency Department
• Strong patient communication skills and a commitment to respectful, compassionate emergency care

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of emergency conditions
• Perform focused nursing assessments, support triage, administer medications, monitor patients, and complete ongoing reassessments
• Care for medical, surgical, trauma, behavioral health, and other high-acuity patient populations
• Work effectively across all sections of the Emergency Department, including areas supported by cardiac monitoring and internal processing teams
• Use Baxter infusion pumps, GE monitoring systems, and Cerner documentation tools according to department standards
• Collaborate with providers, technicians, clerical staff, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Keep patients and families informed throughout the visit and maintain accurate, up-to-date communication boards
• Demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and professionalism in a fast-paced Emergency Department serving a multicultural community

Apply now to join this Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and bring your emergency care expertise to a supportive healthcare team.

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.