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Because North Carolina participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, travel nurses often find it easier to start assignments quickly in Asheville, NC. Seasonal patient volume creates reliable demand, anchored by Mission Hospital—the region’s only Level I trauma center. This facility consistently hires travel RNs to support busy emergency departments and high-acuity ICUs, offering strong weekly pay packages to attract experienced clinicians.

Finding short-term housing in areas like West Asheville keeps your hospital commute short, maximizing both your weekly stipend and your downtime in the mountains. Backed by 700+ five-star traveler reviews, Advantis Medical helps nurses evaluate top travel opportunities quickly. Review the open assignments below to compare pay packages, shifts, and upcoming start dates.

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Travel Nurse Jobs in Asheville, NC

Our top travel RN jobs in or near Asheville, NC — explore top contracts, hiring hospitals, and state highlights below.

21 Open Travel Nursing Jobs in Asheville, North Carolina — Updated March 18

  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    PCU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconDays
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,053/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,053 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    Telemetry Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Moon IconNights
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $1,995/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $1,995 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    PCU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Moon IconNights
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,060/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,060 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    Orthopedics Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Moon IconNights
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,061/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,061 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    Telemetry Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconDays
    Duration26 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,038/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,038 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    PICU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Moon IconNights
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,288/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,288 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    PICU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Moon IconNights
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $1,925/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $1,925 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    PCU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconVariable
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $1,618/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $1,618 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    ICU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconDays
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,008/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,008 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    PCU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconDays
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,061/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,061 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    MedSurg/Tele Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Moon IconNights
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,061/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,061 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Moon IconNights
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $1,841/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $1,841 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Post Partum Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconDays
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $1,841/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $1,841 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    PACU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconVariable
    Duration24 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $1,885/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $1,885 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    PACU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconDays
    Duration24 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $1,885/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $1,885 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    Orthopedics Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconDays
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,061/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,061 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    ER Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconVariable
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $1,869/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $1,869 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    CVICU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Moon IconNights
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,008/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,008 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    Case Manager Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Sun IconDays
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,392/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,392 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    PCU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Moon IconNights
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $2,061/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $2,061 Weekly
  • High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.

    ER Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC

     Mission Hospital
    📍Asheville, NC
    Moon IconNights
    Duration13 Weeks
    📍Asheville, NC
    $1,869/wk
    High Extension Rate
    Current travelers consistently choose to stay for another contract, signaling a great work environment and overall positive experience.
    Quick Feedback
    Thanks to our strong relationship with this facility, submissions are typically reviewed within 24–72 hours.
    $1,869 Weekly
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  • 21 Travel Nursing Jobs Open in Asheville
  • 31 Advantis Travelers in Asheville
  • Mar 28th Earliest Start Date
  • May 2nd Latest Start Date
  • $2,392/wk Highest Paying Job in Asheville
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Travel Nurse Jobs in Asheville, NC (28801, 28806)

Asheville, NC offers travel nurses the best of both worlds: high-quality clinical opportunities and a laid-back, creative city lifestyle. The top travel nurse jobs in Asheville are often found at Mission Hospital (28801)—an 815-bed teaching facility, the largest in western North Carolina, and part of a nationally ranked health system. Mission includes a Level II Trauma Center, and units for PCU, Med Surg/Tele & ER units, and a travel-friendly environment for travel nurses.

Asheville also serves as a gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it great for hiking, wellness getaways, and exploring the city’s thriving local food and arts scene. Nearby Areas for Travel Nurses:

  • Arden (28704) – 20 minutes south; suburban with quick trail access
  • Weaverville (28787) – 15 minutes north; artsy and quiet
  • Fletcher (28732) – 25 minutes southeast; family-friendly; growing amenities
  • Candler (28715) – 20 minutes west; popular for short-term rentals

FAQs: Travel Nurse Jobs in Asheville, NC (28801)

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Which hospitals in Asheville have travel nurse jobs hiring now?
Mission Hospital is Asheville’s premier hospital and a top employer for travel nurses. With 815 beds, a Level II Trauma Center, and a full suite of acute-care services, this teaching hospital frequently has openings in critical care, PCU, Med Surg/Tele and ER.
Can I find travel nurse assignments near Asheville that offer flexible schedules?

Yes! Travel nurse jobs in Asheville often include 3x12s, 4x12s, and AM or PM options. Asheville offers flexible contracts to help you balance work and life—many with quick starts and strong weekly pay.

What is the average weekly pay for travel nursing jobs in Asheville?

Based on current openings, the weekly pay range for contracts in Asheville is $1,816 to $2,486 depending on specialty and facility.

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