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 25, 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 13-week travel contract as a critical care RN in a well-respected hospital setting in Asheville, NC. You'll be working on a 10-bed ICU/PCU overflow unit, providing advanced patient care with opportunities to utilize your ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care pharmacology skills. The role involves rotating nights on a 12-hour shift schedule, with every other weekend and holiday support. Experience with bedside procedures like intubations and chest tube insertions will be essential. This position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge equipment such as ventilators and targeted temperature management systems, all within a supportive team of experienced staff.
Weather:
The climate around this time of year is generally mild and pleasant, with comfortable temperatures and scenic views, making outdoor exploration enjoyable in your downtime.
Fun Things To Do:
- Scenic hikes in the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Visit the Biltmore Estate and its breathtaking gardens
- Day trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Explore Asheville’s vibrant arts scene and farm-to-table restaurants
- Wine tasting tour in nearby wine country
Job Specifics:
Location: Asheville, NC
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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