Travel Nurse RN - Trauma
GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Trauma
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/04/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Trauma RN – 12-hour nights in Asheville, NC (28801): 13-week contract at a nationally recognized hospital offering competitive weekly pay and a supportive, team-oriented environment. Join our travel nursing team to provide high-quality adult med-surg and trauma care in Asheville, NC—a vibrant city nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, renowned for its thriving arts scene, lively community, and stunning natural beauty.
Job Details
- Location: Asheville, NC 28801 (Asheville nursing jobs / North Carolina travel nurse)
- Role: Trauma Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse / Travel Nursing assignment
- Setting: Adult Med Surg / Trauma Unit
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: May 4, 2026
- End Date: August 3, 2026
- Shift: 12-Hour Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130 (estimated travel nurse pay)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per pay period
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state of North Carolina requirements)
- BLS certification required
- At least 1 year of recent clinical experience in Med Surg or Trauma nursing
- Telemetry rhythm interpretation skills
- Strong critical thinking, time management, and clinical assessment abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills for multidisciplinary collaboration
- Preferred: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to adult trauma and med-surg patients, prioritizing patient safety and high-quality outcomes
- Continuously monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms and respond to changes in patient status
- Administer IV fluids, tube feeds, PEG feedings, and IV antibiotics as ordered
- Assess patient conditions, escalate and report changes in acuity to the care team promptly
- Collaborate with charge nurses, CNAs, physicians, and other team members to coordinate patient care
- Float to other med-surg units or the ED holding pod as needed to support staffing and patient flow
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, attend shift huddles, and maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR
- Demonstrate a team-oriented attitude, provide clinical support to colleagues, and contribute to a positive patient experience
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity
- Work at a nationally recognized hospital with strong clinical teams in Asheville, NC
- Experience the outdoors, arts, and community life of the Blue Ridge Mountains while on assignment
- Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses and the opportunity to expand trauma and med-surg skills
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.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #474768. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Trauma
