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

Apply for a Travel ER RN job in Asheville, North Carolina, supporting a high-volume Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center.

Join a collaborative emergency department team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Asheville, North Carolina. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Emergency Department RN who thrives in a high-volume, Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center environment. You will care for a diverse patient population while working alongside a welcoming, teamwork-focused staff in a department committed to excellent patient experiences.

Located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers an engaging blend of outdoor adventure, arts, culture, and vibrant community life–an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding travel nursing assignment both on and off shift.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; block scheduling is not available, and schedules are based on department needs
• Department Environment: High-volume emergency department with approximately 101 beds, typically supporting 4:1 patient ratios and up to 7:1 for behavioral health holds
• Technology: Cerner documentation, GE monitors, and Baxter pumps
• Uniform: Navy scrubs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure appropriate for practice in North Carolina
• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department nursing experience; 2 years of nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, or high-volume emergency department preferred
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC certifications required before submission
• Current CPI certification required by the date of hire
• Ability to work collaboratively, coach and provide real-time feedback, and adapt to changing patient-care needs
• Flexibility to work throughout all areas of the Emergency Department
• Strong commitment to respectful communication, patient education, and culturally responsive care

Travel ER RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to emergency patients across the lifespan
• Perform focused assessments, triage support, ongoing monitoring, interventions, and reassessments
• Care for medical, surgical, trauma, stroke, behavioral health, and other emergent patient populations
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate provider or care team
• Administer medications, initiate treatments, assist with procedures, and operate department equipment according to policy
• Document patient care accurately in the Cerner electronic medical record
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, technicians, clerks, and ancillary departments to support efficient patient flow
• Maintain clear communication with patients and families, provide updates throughout the visit, and promote a positive patient experience
• Support teamwork across all Emergency Department sections and contribute to a welcoming environment for a diverse community

Apply now for this Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a dedicated healthcare team in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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.