Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 16-Week Assignment in Asheville, North Carolina

Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Asheville, NC, offering 12-hour nights, Level II trauma experience, and competitive weekly pay. Join a collaborative healthcare team and make a meaningful impact while caring for a broad range of emergency patients in a high-volume, diverse community. This 16-week travel nurse assignment is based in a Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center environment known for its welcoming team culture, strong teamwork, and commitment to serving a multicultural community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina, a scenic Blue Ridge Mountain community known for outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and a welcoming atmosphere
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks, from October 19, 2026, through February 8, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Department: Approximately 101-bed Emergency Department
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 for medical patients; up to 7:1 for behavioral health holds
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Uniform: Navy scrubs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience, including a minimum of 1 year in an Emergency Department setting
• Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume Emergency Department strongly preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC certifications required before submission
• CPI certification required before the start date
• Ability to work collaboratively, coach teammates, and provide constructive feedback in real time
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the Emergency Department
• Availability to meet department scheduling needs, including every other weekend; block scheduling is not available

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and timely emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, prioritize care, administer medications, and monitor patient responses
• Respond effectively to urgent and emergent clinical situations in a fast-paced Emergency Department
• Collaborate with providers, technicians, clerks, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care
• Work across all sections of the Emergency Department as needed
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation in Cerner and communicate patient updates throughout the visit
• Support a positive patient experience through respectful communication, AIDET principles, and timely updates
• Promote teamwork, contribute to a welcoming department culture, and support a diverse Asheville community

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nurse assignment in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to exceptional emergency patient care.

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.