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 637 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $47,315 and $109,506 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Asheville, NC.

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Updated Nov 06, 2026
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Asheville, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Asheville)

Nurse Practitioner

Asheville

$105,238 per year

North Carolina

$120,679 per year

Registered Nurse

Asheville

$2,003 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

$1,922 per week

North Carolina

$1,854 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Asheville

$1,897 per week

North Carolina

$1,867 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Asheville

$1,848 per week

North Carolina

$1,873 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Asheville

$1,785 per week

North Carolina

$1,846 per week

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Asheville

$81,839 per year

North Carolina

$90,030 per year

Licensed Practical Nurse

Asheville

$1,281 per week

North Carolina

$1,082 per week

Nursing Assistant

Asheville

$20.95 per hour

North Carolina

$17.74 per hour

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