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Registered Nurse Med-Surg Ortho

Mission Health

Asheville, North Carolina

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Posted Aug 13, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 20, 2026

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Level II trauma center · Magnet designated

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Introduction This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment to Mission Health! Only new hires eligible for sign-on bonus; prior employees have to be separated from Mission for at least 6 months to be re-eligible for sign on. This position also offers a relocation bonus for eligible candidates.* Do you have the career opportunities as a Registered Nurse Ortho Trauma you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Mission Hospital which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Mission Hospital! Job Summary And Qualifications As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements 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. What you will do in this role: Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status. Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication. Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them. Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology. What qualifications you will need: Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enroll in a BSN or advanced degree program and obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire date into RN position. Grandfathering will be accepted between departments and Mission Health entities. Exemptions, or extensions, may be approved by the facility CNO and reported out to the CNO Council members. Each facility will ensure tracking of exemptions should this information be needed. RNs with 10 years or more of experience are exempt. Preferred Education: Masters in Nursing. Required License/ Certifications: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON Certificate: BLS Healthcare Provider Preferred License/ Certifications: National Certification in area of specialty Required Experience: One year nursing experience Benefits Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn More About Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. "Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future." Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive HCA Healthcare Mission Hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina. This is Mission Health's flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one America's 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023. Mission Hospital is in the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an "A," nationally recognizing Mission Hospital's achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet® Designation in November 2020. This is the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care. We are the region's only Level II trauma center. Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital. The region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of Raleigh, North Carolina. We are the second-busiest in the state. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. We are the only Cyberknife provider west of Raleigh. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Ortho Trauma opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Skills for this role

Patient AssessmentMedication Administration

Requirements

  • RN
  • hire date into RN position

About the employer

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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…

Magnet® recognized
4.7 Google rating

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
team-oriented peersresidency mentorshipcorporate tensionunderstaffing pressurebedside-to-leadership pathsMagnet flagship

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.

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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

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