Registered Nurse General Surgery Med Surg

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mission Health seeks a registered nurse for the K8 General Surgery Med-Surg Unit in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves providing leadership in nursing care, assessing patient conditions, performing prescribed procedures, and documenting care accurately. Candidates must hold a BSN or be enrolled in a relevant program, possess current RN licensure, and ideally have at least one year of hospital experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• BSN or advanced degree program completion within 5 years.
• Preferred: One year of hospital nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and report any changes.
• Document care administration in medical records.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time-management

Medication administration

Education

BSN in Nursing

Current RN licensure

Job description

Join Our Team at Mission Hospital – K8 General Surgery Med‑Surg Unit!

About the K8 General Surgery Med‑Surg Unit

The K8 Unit is one of the largest and most dynamic units in the hospital, consisting of 44 beds and caring primarily for pre‑ and post‑surgical patients. It is a high‑acuity, fast‑paced environment where nurses manage complex recoveries, frequent pain reassessments, and a high volume of medication administration. Patients typically have short lengths of stay, averaging one to three days, creating consistent patient turnover. Nurse staffing must manage frequent admissions and discharges—often 20 or more patients within a single shift—requiring strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and excellent time‑management skills.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Provides leadership which facilitates the delivery of professional nursing care for the comfort and well‑being of patients. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching of patients and family. Implements medically prescribed interventions.

What you will do in this role

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitor response.
• Maintain knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical‑surgical patients.

Qualifications

• BSN in Nursing or enrollment in a BSN or advanced degree program with planned completion within 5 years. RNs with 10 years or more experience are exempt.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Enforced eNLC license may apply; confirm with NCBON Certificate: BLS Healthcare Provider 4. Preferred National Certification in area of specialty.
• Preferred: One year of hospital nursing experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.