<p>An acute care hospital in Asheville, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step into the Director of Emergency Services role — a full-time, day-shift leadership position with no weekend requirement and a competitive salary reaching nearly $185,000. This is a rare opportunity to lead emergency services operations at a facility in one of the Southeast's most desirable mid-sized cities, combining meaningful clinical leadership with an exceptional quality of life.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $150,000 – $184,745 annually</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with no weekend obligation</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Director-level leadership of the Emergency Services department at an acute care facility</li> <li>Full-time days schedule — consistent, predictable hours with no weekend rotation</li> <li>Oversight of emergency department operations, staff, and clinical quality standards</li> <li>Acute care environment serving the Asheville regional patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid North Carolina RN license required; compact state license accepted</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required</li> <li>Minimum 3 years of applicable emergency services or nursing leadership experience required; 5+ years preferred</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Asheville, North Carolina sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains and consistently ranks among the most livable mid-sized cities in the country, offering a thriving arts and culinary scene, world-class outdoor recreation including hiking, whitewater, and mountain biking, and a cost of living well below comparable coastal metros. The region draws professionals who want genuine four-season mountain living with easy access to Charlotte and the broader Southeast corridor.</p>