Mission Health
Hospital in Asheville, NC
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 1 role
- Hiring days
- Nurse residency
From 17 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 26, 2026Sources
The short version
Mission Health with a Hutchinson, KS footprint and a clear on-ramp if you are new. The Mission Health Nurse Residency Program runs about a year and is open when you are still in school (graduating within six months) or when you have six months or less of experience.
Employer research, Jul 26, 2026
If you are graduating within six months or have six months or less of experience, you can apply to the year-long Mission Health Nurse Residency Program.
For new gradsSources
The residency is built around mentorship, hands-on clinical time, and critical-thinking practice at the bedside.
For new gradsSources
Education benefits on the list include tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, clinical certification support, and education advising.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Mission Health Nurse Residency Program · Applications: Nursing students graduating within six months or grads with ≤6 months experience at application
- Med surg and rehab nurses: 8 of 17 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 14 of 17 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Asheville
Nursing here
- Recognition
Magnet recognized
Mission Health · employer research
- Nurse residency
Mission Health Nurse Residency Program · Applications: Nursing students graduating within six months or grads with ≤6 months experience at application
Mission Health · employer research
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- Preceptors and orientation
Nurse Residency provides mentorship and increased clinical experience for new graduate RNs
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As of 2026Source: missionhealth.org- Career development
Professional development, leadership programs, and pathways from bedside to administrative/leadership roles; Glassdoor notes minimal pay raises
Mission Health · employer research
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- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement; clinical certification support; HCA Healthcare Scholars; Dependent Scholarship; Galen College pathway; education advising (eligibility may vary by location)
Mission Health · employer research
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- Loan assistance
Student loan assistance listed among education benefits
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Benefits
Tuition reimbursement; clinical certification support; student loan assistance; HCA Healthcare Scholars; Dependent Scholarship; Galen College pathway; education advising (eligibility may vary by location); nurse residency with mentorship for new grads.
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive coworkers vs corporate after HCA
- Peers often praised as friendly and team-oriented; many blame worse culture and support on corporate management after HCA acquisition.
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- Local vs higher management disconnect
- Local leaders seen as approachable; higher-ups viewed as disconnected, with needs and resources often unaddressed.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Understaffing and work-life balance
- Heavy workloads, understaffing, and long hours reported as limiting breaks and time off.
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More review themes
- Pay raises and compensation ratings
- RN reviews rate compensation/benefits low; employees say raises feel minimal and hurt long-term satisfaction.
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- Overall recommend rates
- Overall ~3.2/5 with about 27% recommending; RN subset ~3.1/5 and ~32% recommend.
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The hard parts
RN reviews rate pay and raises low, and nurses describe understaffing, heavy workloads, and long hours that squeeze breaks and time off.
Mission Hospital nurses strike vote passes
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As of 2024-09-07Source: northcarolinahealthnews.orgMission strike vote comes as pressure on HCA mounts
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As of 2024Source: carolinapublicpress.org
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?
Living in Asheville, NC
Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville balances demanding nursing shifts with instant access to Pisgah National Forest and French Broad paddling. Living costs sit about 3.5% below the national average, though local housing is competitive. Settle into walkable West Asheville or historic Montford, spending hard-earned downtime at South Slope breweries and shows at Rabbit Rabbit.
Browse roles in Asheville- Metro price level · Asheville area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 96.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,402/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $71,102/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Mission Health hire new grads?
14 of 17 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: Mission Health Nurse Residency Program · Applications: Nursing students graduating within six months or grads with ≤6 months experience at application.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 17 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (6), rehab (2), CDU (1), general medicine (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Mission Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Mission Health
Emergency Med Tech
Posted last week
- Magnet-designated
- Per diem
- Tuition reimbursement
Emergency Med Tech
Posted last week
- Magnet-designated
- Per diem
- Tuition reimbursement
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Ortho Trauma Med-Surg
- Tuition reimbursement
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
Sources
- careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/mission-health-nurse-residency-program
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- carolinapublicpress.org/65212/mission-hospital-strike-vote-comes-as-pressure-on-hca-mounts
The hard parts · as of 2024
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Mission-Health-Reviews-E20125.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Mission-Health-Registered-Nurse-Asheville-Reviews-EI_IE20125.0,14_KO15,31_IL.32,41_IC1138579.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Mission-Health-EI_IE20125.11,25.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Mission-Health-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE20125.0,14_KO15,31.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- missionhealth.org/for-medical-professionals/for-nurses
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/09/07/mission-hospital-nurses-strike-vote-passes-at-mission-hospital-with-97-percent-in-favor
The hard parts · as of 2024-09-07
- reddit.com/r/asheville/comments/1r3o7ls/are_there_raises_at_mission_health
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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