Travel Contract

OR First Assist
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

$1,850-2,389/week

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Job info

Job Opportunity: First Assist - OR

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Employment Type

Travel assignment

Contract Length

13 weeks

Unit Information

Operating Room (OR), 29 beds
Patient ratio: 1:1
Unit staffing includes unit secretaries and tech availability
Equipment includes standard OR tools plus 5 Da Vinci Robots, Mako, and Velys Robots
Documentation system: Cerner
Scheduling is flexible; call required

Procedures and Specialties Supported

Ortho Trauma, Orthopedics, Spine, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, Urology, General Surgery, Robotics, Vascular, Pediatrics, ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, Oral-Maxillofacial (OMF), Dental, Eye Trauma

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
First Assist (2 years of experience)
First Assist experience within the last year
ACLS
BLS
OR First Assist Certification
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Ortho Trauma experience
Vascular Surgery experience

Dress Code

Scrubs provided

Additional Information

Unit uses advanced surgical technology and robotics
Flexible scheduling with call responsibilities
Supportive staffing and resources available

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.2rating(215 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

5.0rating

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Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Contract Position

Review of Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus on Aug 3, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
723 beds

ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel First Assist Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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