
ER RN in Asheville, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,865/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.81
- Weekly
- $1,865
- Yearly (full-time)
- $96,980
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $51.81/hour — 28% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina right now
- 1,657 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 831 of them in Asheville.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $86.97/hour, median $51.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 130 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a high-volume emergency department in Asheville as a travel emergency nurse supporting patients across all areas of the department. This assignment offers experience in a Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center, with exposure to medical emergencies, behavioral health holds, cardiac monitoring, triage, and varied emergency presentations. You will work 12-hour day shifts, collaborate with an experienced team, and help care for a multicultural community. The department values teamwork, real-time coaching, and a welcoming approach—bring your clinical focus and your best “ready for anything” mindset.
Weather:
Asheville typically offers crisp mornings, comfortable afternoons, and cool evenings around this time of year. The area is known for colorful mountain scenery, refreshing air, and occasional light rain, making it ideal for scenic drives, outdoor walks, and exploring the surrounding Blue Ridge region.
Fun Things To Do:
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Blue Ridge Parkway: Enjoy scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and mountain views close to Asheville.
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Biltmore Estate: Tour the historic estate, gardens, and grounds in the heart of Asheville.
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Day Trip – Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Explore waterfalls, overlooks, and abundant wildlife on a mountain getaway.
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Day Trip – Chimney Rock State Park: Visit dramatic rock formations and enjoy panoramic views of Hickory Nut Gorge.
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River Arts District: Browse working studios, galleries, and locally created art along the French Broad River.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Asheville, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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