Ashe Memorial Hospital
Community hospital in Jefferson, NC
- Hiring evenings
- Nurse residency
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into Ashe Memorial Hospital on Hospital Avenue in Jefferson, North Carolina—a critical-access, voluntary non-profit hospital with a small daily census around eight.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
You can enter on a Registered Nurse I New Grad Residency track that needs your NC RN license and BLS, with a full-time path into continuous-monitoring work on the Monitor Bed Unit.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: sorce.jobsYou work a critical-access hospital with a small daily census around eight, so your day stays close to the bedside across Med/Surg, monitoring, imaging, emergency, and women-and-children’s services.
For experienced nursesYour nursing work is recognized on campus through DAISY, a Great 100 Nurses page, and a hospital safety award the employer still publishes.
For experienced nurses
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Registered Nurse I - New Grad Residency Program
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Registered Nurse I - New Grad Residency Program
Ashe Memorial Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: sorce.jobs- Career development
RN review cited no room for growth after 8+ years
Ashe Memorial Hospital · employer research
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As of 2022-08-13Source: glassdoor.sg- Charting system
Cerner
Ashe Memorial Hospital · employer research
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- Scheduling
Employer hiring post references scheduling systems Cerner and Suncare; PRN nights Med/Surg and PRN days Imaging roles posted
Ashe Memorial Hospital · employer research
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As of 2025-12-16Source: facebook.com
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Full-Time Medical Assistant I Glassdoor estimate Jefferson NC
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Surgical Services RN eligible for $20,000 commitment bonus; relocation assistance upon request (listing tied to Ashe Memorial Hospital Jefferson NC)
As of 2026
- Benefits
Staff RN review states lowball pay; travelers make 3x as much as staff nurses
As of 2022-08-13
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- Benefits
Travel RN Progressive Care Unit Jefferson NC agency rates about $1957/week and $2086-$2235/week nights
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- EREvenings 11 open
- Tele1 open
Monitor Bed Unit (MBU)
Full-time RN role with continuous monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, meds, assessments, interdisciplinary collaboration.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: sorce.jobsMed/Surg
Employer posted Registered Nurse Med/Surg PRN Nights; also Full-Time CNA Med-Surg opening.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comImaging/Radiology
PRN Imaging Nurse (RN) days in Radiology/Imaging Department, West Jefferson/Jefferson NC.
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Source location unconfirmedProgressive Care Unit
Multiple travel RN PCU night contracts listed for Jefferson NC (agency postings).
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Source location unconfirmedFacility-wide staffing
CMS staffing grade D; HPPD nursing 22.2; RN staff count 48; LPN/LVN 5; daily census 8.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comEmergency
Hospital lists Emergency Services among core service lines on official site navigation.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: ashememorial.orgWomen & Children's Health
Ashe Women & Children's Health listed as a service; receptionist job posted for that clinic.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Pay dissatisfaction vs travelers
- Long-tenured RN said pay is lowballed and travelers earn roughly triple staff nurses.
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As of 2022-08-13Source: glassdoor.sg- Chronic short-staffing
- Same RN review said the hospital is always short-staffed.
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As of 2022-08-13Source: glassdoor.sg- Rural family-oriented culture
- Pros cited rural setting, family-oriented workplace, and friendly locals.
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As of 2022-08-13Source: glassdoor.sg
More review themes
- Coworkers
- Authorization specialist said people are good to work with and listed no cons.
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As of 2023-06-26Source: glassdoor.sg- Overall ratings and pay/advancement
- Indeed overall 3.4/5 (38 reviews); pay/benefits 2.9 and advancement 2.7 lowest; culture and work-life about 3.1.
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com- Fair pay concern
- Indeed summary lists fair pay for the job as a top area for improvement.
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com- Management favoritism
- Phlebotomist felt management played favorites and did not address concerns despite community loyalty.
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As of 2025-05-31Source: indeed.com- Patient nurse communication
- Patient surveys: 79% positive nurse communication; 84% treated with respect; 71% likely to recommend.
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As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
The hard parts
Staff nurses have called pay lowballed next to travelers, and reviews still flag fair pay, short-staffing, and little room to grow after years on the job.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Jefferson, NC
Jefferson, North Carolina delivers a peaceful, small-town retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains, perfect for nurses seeking a slower pace. With Mount Jefferson State Park bordering the town, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy immediate access to hiking trails and stunning elevated views right outside their door.
Browse roles in Jefferson- State price level · North Carolina
- 6% below the national average
- State index 94.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $748/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $40,590/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Ashe Memorial Hospital hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: Registered Nurse I - New Grad Residency Program.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1) and tele (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Ashe Memorial Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Ashe Memorial Hospital
Sources
- allnurses.com/hospitals/north-carolina/jefferson/ashe-memorial-hospital-r3496
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- ashememorial.org
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- ashememorial.org/getpage.php
The short version · as of 2026
- ashememorial.org/getpage.php
The short version · as of 2026
- ashememorial.org/getpage.php
The short version · as of 2026
- facebook.com/100063570033509/posts/were-hiring-our-team-is-growing-and-we-are-now-looking-for-a-scheduling-supervis/1528681819260805
Nursing here · as of 2025-12-16
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-ASHE-MEMORIAL-HOSPITAL-E266494-RVW67886390.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2022-08-13
- indeed.com/cmp/Ashe-Memorial-Hospital/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- sorce.jobs/jobs/registered-nurse-i-new-grad-residency-program-ashe-memorial-hospital-j1_KQMHC4LjKDZ7Lx_V-bH6sVJetlfp4utK9ho4RSup0CyalE9H
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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