PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Asheville, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,785/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.58
- Weekly
- $1,785
- Yearly (full-time)
- $92,820
This job pays about $49.58/hour — 22% 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
- 1,638 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 775 of them in Asheville.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $86.97/hour, median $51.46/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 129 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Asheville, North Carolina, supporting step-down and medical-surgical patients on 12-hour night shifts. You will provide care for patients requiring trach care, chest tubes, wound dressing changes, cardiac drips, and monitoring of stable vented patients. The assignment includes floating to other medical-surgical and progressive care units as needed. Nurses should have at least two years of experience, tracheostomy experience, and current ACLS and BLS certifications. Familiarity with Cerner is preferred. Navy blue scrubs are required.
Weather:
Asheville typically offers crisp, comfortable days and cool evenings around this time of year, with colorful scenery, occasional light rain, and plenty of pleasant conditions for exploring the mountains.
Fun Things To Do:
• Blue Ridge Parkway: Take a scenic drive through mountain overlooks and trails.
• Biltmore Estate: Explore the historic house, gardens, and surrounding grounds.
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park Day Trip: Hike, sightsee, and enjoy mountain scenery just beyond Asheville.
• Chimney Rock State Park Day Trip: Visit dramatic rock formations and enjoy panoramic views.
• River Arts District: Browse local galleries, studios, murals, and independent shops.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Asheville, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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