High-paying nursing jobs in Asheville

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 614 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $47,255 and $109,434 per year. Nursing Assistant, Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Asheville, NC.

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Updated Nov 11, 2026
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Asheville, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Asheville)

Nurse Practitioner

Asheville

$105,238 per year

North Carolina

$120,613 per year

Registered Nurse

Asheville

$2,002 per week

North Carolina

$1,985 per week

Travel Nurse

Asheville

$1,972 per week

North Carolina

$1,922 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Asheville

$1,913 per week

North Carolina

$1,850 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Asheville

$1,900 per week

North Carolina

$1,867 per week

Progressive Care Nurse

Asheville

$1,870 per week

North Carolina

$1,866 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Asheville

$1,847 per week

North Carolina

$1,872 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Asheville

$1,772 per week

North Carolina

$1,844 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Asheville

$1,281 per week

North Carolina

$1,082 per week

Nursing Assistant

Asheville

$20.92 per hour

North Carolina

$17.73 per hour

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