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
- Sep 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.58
- Weekly
- $1,785
- Yearly (full-time)
- $92,820
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
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
- 1,628 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 781 of them in Asheville.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $139/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 141 jobs).
Job description
Join a rewarding travel healthcare assignment on the 5th floor of the Owen Heart Center in Asheville, NC. This 13-week role involves night shifts working 12-hour hours, providing critical care to patients with cardiac conditions such as CHF, MI, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, and post-procedural recovery. You’ll work with a dedicated team, managing a patient ratio of 1:4 with stretch staffing up to 1:5, and handling advanced cardiac medications including titratable IVs like nitroglycerine, Amiodarone, and Heparin. The environment demands experienced telemetry nurses comfortable with procedures like bedside cardioversion and working with specialized equipment and EMR systems. This assignment is a perfect fit for compassionate, flexible professionals eager to make a difference in a specialized cardiac setting that keeps things professional yet lively.
Weather:
The climate around this time of year is typically mild with a pleasant mix of sunny days and cool evenings, making it ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the scenic surroundings of Asheville.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Biltmore Estate and gardens
- Take a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Explore the North Carolina Arboretum
- Go whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River (day trip)
- Discover nearby waterfalls like Linville Falls or Looking Glass Falls (day trip)
Job Specifics:
Location: Asheville, NC
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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