Travel Emergency Room RN - $3,780 per week

Job Summary

The role involves providing acute patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department with a high volume of visits. The position requires adaptability across various ED sections, performing procedures, and maintaining excellent patient interactions.

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour shifts, starting on 08/17/2026, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Duration: 8 weeks.
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina.

Required Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a registered nurse with at least 2 years of experience in a Level 2 trauma center or high-volume emergency department; at least 1 year of ER experience.
• Certifications required before start date include ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS, and ENPC (within 90 days).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience.
• Team-oriented mentality.
• Able to coach and give feedback in real time.
• Flexibility to work in all ED areas.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, every other weekend.
• Scheduling needs meet departmental requirements.

Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• CPI
• NIHS
• ENPC

Facility Specifics

• 101-bed emergency department with typical staffing ratios of 4:1, up to 7:1 during behavioral holds.
• Staff work in cardiac monitoring units, triage, and internal processing areas.
• Use of Baxter pumps, GE monitors, with documentation via Cerner system.

Unit Policies

Attendance policy to be provided on the first day; unit-specific policies will be attached.

Additional Information

• The department is known for teamwork, welcoming personalities, and serving a multicultural community speaking over 120 languages.
• Staff enjoy using advanced equipment and technologies.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Pay Package

The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.