Adult Med Surg Registered Nurse
Mission Health
Asheville, North Carolina
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Posted Aug 20, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 26, 2026
What the listing says
- Patient load & staffing
- Strong staffing Support when it matters most.
- Facility
- Magnet designated
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- RN
- of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.
About the employer
You are looking at 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…
What reviewers appreciate
- Year-long Nurse Residency Program for students within six months of graduation and grads with ≤6 months experience
- Mentorship and added clinical experience built into the residency
- Tuition reimbursement, certification support, loan assistance, and related education pathways
What reviewers flag
- RN reviews rate compensation low and describe raises as minimal
- Understaffing, heavy workloads, and long hours reported as limiting breaks and time off
- Higher management often described as disconnected from local needs after HCA acquisition
Living in Asheville, NC
Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville blends outdoor adventure with a thriving arts scene, craft breweries, and the iconic Biltmore Estate. It's a laid-back mountain city that appeals to nurses who want natural beauty and cultural charm without big-city hustle.
- 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
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and floating handled day to day?