Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Charge Nurse role at an Emergency Department located in Asheville, North Carolina. This position involves overseeing patient care operations during night shifts in a fast-paced, high-volume trauma and stroke center. The role requires leadership skills and experience in emergency nursing to ensure safe and efficient patient care delivery.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: 2 years of experience as a nurse, at least 1-year experience in an emergency room setting, current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 90 days of hire, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification before starting date. Additional educational requirements and state licensure as applicable.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a Level 2 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center with high-volume emergency department (over 100,000 visits annually). Experience with HCA is a plus.
- Additional Information: Must have the ability to work in all areas of the emergency department, demonstrate teamwork mentality, and provide real-time feedback to staff. The department is recognized for excellent teamwork, advanced equipment, and serving a diverse community with over 120 languages spoken. Candidates should be flexible to float within all sections of the ED but outside of the department is not required.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS, and ENPC (within 90 days of hire).
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- 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
Cross Country Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
