Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,879 per week

About the role

Travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department position in Asheville, North Carolina. Specialty: ED - Emergency Department. Discipline: RN. Start date: ASAP. Duration: 6 weeks. Hours: 36 hours per week. Shift: 12‑hour nights. Employment type: Travel.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Emergency Department with typical patient ratios of 4:1 (medical) and up to 7:1 on ED behavioral holds.
• Perform triage, cardiac monitoring, internal processing, and assist with unit clerks.
• Use Baxter pumps, GE monitors, and document in Cerner.
• Adhere to patient experience standards: AIDET, respectful behavior, updating boards and patients throughout visit.
• Float only within the ED, but be open to all sections.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS certifications required before start date.
• ENPC certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an ER setting.
• Preferred experience in a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, high‑volume (>100,000 visits) ED.
• Previous HCA experience preferred.
• Teamwork mentality, ability to coach and give real‑time feedback.
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the ED.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care FSA.
• Supplemental coverage options.
• 401(k) plan with company match, fully vested after eligibility.
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering virtual counseling, financial, legal, life‑coaching services.

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. The posted pay range is a general guideline only; final compensation considers responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable bargaining agreements, and other factors.

Schedule

• 36 hours per week, 12‑hour night shifts.
• Every other weekend required; no block scheduling.
• Scheduling must meet department needs.
• No floating outside the ED; must be open to float to all ED sections.
• Rapid response / special scheduling not accommodated; 6‑week guarantee with 48 hours guaranteed, overtime after 48 hours.