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Registered Nurse – Ortho Trauma Med-Surg

  • Company: Mission Hospital
  • Location: Asheville, Buncombe County

Mission Hospital at a glance

mission-health.org
  • Founded 1885

SEC filings mentioning "Mission Hospital": 154search EDGAR

Federal funding recipient: largest known award $73K from the Department of Health and Human Services (started Mar 9, 2015) — via USAspending.gov

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Join Mission Hospital in Asheville, Buncombe County as a Registered Nurse specializing in orthopedic trauma and medical-surgical care. This full-time nursing role offers competitive compensation, a sign-on bonus for new hires, and the opportunity to deliver expert care in a dynamic acute-care setting.

About the Role

As an ortho trauma med-surg nurse at Mission Hospital, you'll provide direct patient care across multiple units, managing complex cases that demand clinical precision, compassion, and adaptability. You'll work alongside surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support patients through recovery and healing, using evidence-based practices and critical thinking to ensure optimal outcomes.

What You'll Do

  • Assess patients' physical, emotional, and psychological needs; develop individualized care plans
  • Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and monitor vital signs and patient responses
  • Perform wound assessments, dressing changes, and post-operative care for surgical patients
  • Coordinate care with physicians, physical therapists, and case managers to support discharge planning
  • Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with the care team
  • Respond to patient needs with empathy and professionalism in a fast-paced environment

What We're Looking For

  • Current RN license (active and in good standing in North Carolina)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lift and position patients safely; physical stamina for an acute-care environment
  • Experience in medical-surgical nursing, trauma, or orthopedic nursing is preferred
  • Clinical judgment, critical thinking, and commitment to patient-centered care

About Mission Hospital

Mission Hospital is a major healthcare provider in Asheville and Buncombe County, delivering comprehensive medical services to the western North Carolina region. We're committed to creating a supportive work environment where nurses thrive professionally and personally.

Sign-On Bonus: Eligible new hires receive a sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment. Prior Mission Health employees who have been separated for at least six months are also eligible to re-apply and receive the bonus.

How to Apply

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Terms used in this posting

sign-on bonus
A one-time payment offered to a new hire, usually paid shortly after starting, separate from regular salary.

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North Carolina is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, South Carolina to the south, Georgia to the southwest, and Tennessee to the west. The state is the 28th-largest and ninth-most populous of the United States. Along with South Carolina, it makes up the Carolinas region of the East Co

Nearby history: S And W Cafeteria, listed 1977 (154m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 67°F / low 42°F year-round (summers around 83°F, winters around 25°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

  • Elevation 680m (2,231 ft)

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