Urgent Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

AFC Urgent Care

Arden, North Carolina

Posted Jun 18

Unit and setting: Clinic
License: NP or APRN license NC Medical License (Required)NC Medical License
Term: Permanent

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What it pays

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Dental
Vision
Loan repayment
Loan Forgiveness
PTO

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401k/Retirement
Malpractice Insurance
License Reimbursement

The role and schedule

On call: No call

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AFC Urgent Care

Ambulatory

AFC Urgent Care, operating under American Family Care, is a franchise-based urgent care network with clinic locations across multiple U.S. states including Colorado, Tennessee, North Carolina, and others. The organization provides walk-in urgent care services, occupational health services for businesses,…

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AFC Urgent Care is currently interviewing Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to work at our Arden, NC location. Pay range is commensurate with experience.

A full-time career with American Family Care offers.

85% APRN loan forgiveness program at this location for NP's*

Competitive salary with bonus earning potential paid monthly
Work life balance: 3-4 day work week / block shifts / flexible schedule
No on-call / No administrative burden
Benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, HRA and paid-time-off
401K with Employer Match
100% paid malpractice and tail coverage
Reimbursement of Medical License and DEA Fee
"UpToDate" subscription paid for by AFC Urgent Care
State of the art medical equipment

Responsibilities and Duties

AFC Urgent Care providers evaluate and treat patients in an efficient and effective manner when immediate care is needed. AFC providers must be comfortable assessing pediatrics as young as 6 months old. They also must be comfortable in performing procedures in which a local anesthetic may be used. AFC providers conduct annual, sports, school, and pre-employment physicals, vaccinations, and interpret results from diagnostic services such as labs and x-rays.

Qualifications and Skills

AFC providers must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with AANPCP, ANCC or NCCPA; have an active North Carolina State License, DEA number, be (or willing to become) DOT Certified, current ACLS, and registered with CAQH.

Benefit Conditions

Waiting period may apply

Employer type

Clinic

Patient Type

Pediatric
Adults
Geriatric

Relocation Assistance Provided

Work Remotely

Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $60.00 - $69.00 per hour

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

Anticipated Start time?

Experience

procedural: 1 year (Required)
Advanced practice provider: 1 year (Required)

License/

Certification

NC Medical License (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Arden, NC

Arden, NC

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Life in Arden, NC

NeighborhoodsArden is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County often viewed as part of the broader South Asheville corridor. Established neighborhoods include Royal Pines, an older settled pocket, and Oak Park, which features varied home styles and green parks. Mountain-oriented and upscale developments include Arabella Heights, offering elevated views and proximity to nature, as well as the gated luxury golf enclave at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Many residents also settle near the mixed-use core of Biltmore Park Town Square just off Long Shoals Road, balancing suburban streets with immediate access to shopping, dining, and fitness.

Arden is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County often viewed as part of the broader South Asheville corridor. Established neighborhoods include Royal Pines, an older settled pocket, and Oak Park, which features varied home styles and green parks.

Mountain-oriented and upscale developments include Arabella Heights, offering elevated views and proximity to nature, as well as the gated luxury golf enclave at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Many residents also settle near the mixed-use core of Biltmore Park Town Square just off Long Shoals Road, balancing suburban streets with immediate access to shopping, dining, and fitness.

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As of Oct 7, 2026Source 1: theamyteam.com Source 2: ashevilleluxurybrokers.com Source 3: walnutcoverealty.com

Getting aroundHealthcare commutes rely heavily on highway driving, as Arden is an exceptionally car-dependent suburban area with minimal walkability. Mission Hospital, the primary regional medical center located north in Asheville, sits approximately nine miles away—a typical drive of around 22 minutes via Interstate 26 and U.S. Highway 25. The Charles George VA Medical Center is roughly 11 miles away. Arden also offers swift access to regional transport hubs, positioned only three miles (about 11 minutes) from Asheville Regional Airport in neighboring Fletcher, and includes free public parking at regional hubs like Biltmore Park Town Square.

Healthcare commutes rely heavily on highway driving, as Arden is an exceptionally car-dependent suburban area with minimal walkability. Mission Hospital, the primary regional medical center located north in Asheville, sits approximately nine miles away—a typical drive of around 22 minutes via Interstate 26 and U.S. Highway 25. The Charles George VA Medical Center is roughly 11 miles away.

Arden also offers swift access to regional transport hubs, positioned only three miles (about 11 minutes) from Asheville Regional Airport in neighboring Fletcher, and includes free public parking at regional hubs like Biltmore Park Town Square.

Sources

As of Oct 7, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: theamyteam.com Source 3: walnutcoverealty.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a defining feature of the area, anchored locally by Lake Julian Park, which features a 300-acre lake stocked for fishing bass and catfish, an 18-basket disc golf course, volleyball courts, a waterfront beach, and walking paths. Arden sits at an elevation of roughly 2,218 feet, providing rapid access to the Blue Ridge Parkway approximately six miles away, as well as the sprawling trails of Pisgah National Forest. Regional destinations like the North Carolina Arboretum, the French Broad River, and segments of the Appalachian Trail offer year-round hiking, running, and water sports.

Outdoor recreation is a defining feature of the area, anchored locally by Lake Julian Park, which features a 300-acre lake stocked for fishing bass and catfish, an 18-basket disc golf course, volleyball courts, a waterfront beach, and walking paths. Arden sits at an elevation of roughly 2,218 feet, providing rapid access to the Blue Ridge Parkway approximately six miles away, as well as the sprawling trails of Pisgah National Forest.

Regional destinations like the North Carolina Arboretum, the French Broad River, and segments of the Appalachian Trail offer year-round hiking, running, and water sports.

Sources

As of Oct 7, 2026Source 1: walnutcoverealty.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: hyatt.com

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Living in Arden

For nurses relocating to Western North Carolina, Arden functions as an exceptionally practical suburban haven positioned squarely between Asheville and Henderson County. Set at an elevation above 2,200 feet, this unincorporated community in Buncombe County offers scenic mountain surroundings paired with modern conveniences. Commuting to regional healthcare facilities is straightforward: Mission Hospital sits roughly nine miles north—typically a 22-minute drive via Interstate 26 or U.S. 25—while Asheville Regional Airport lies just minutes south in Fletcher. Daily life revolves around residential neighborhoods such as Royal Pines, Oak Park, and Arabella Heights, with everyday shopping and dining anchored by Biltmore Park Town Square and local favorites like Ivory Road Café. Outdoor recreation is immediately accessible at Lake Julian Park or along the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest trails. Relocating healthcare professionals must note that Arden is entirely car-dependent and lacks a walkable downtown core. However, for clinicians seeking a quieter residential base with easy hospital commutes and ready access to mountain recreation, Arden provides an appealing middle ground.

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As of 2026-05Source 1: theamyteam.com Source 2: walnutcoverealty.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: hyatt.com

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