Travel NICU RN - $1,920 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Sylva, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU / Special Care Nursery (Travel)

Location

Sylva, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Week Assignment | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Rotating Weekends | Expected 36 hours/week (3 x 12-hour shifts)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in a Level 2B Special Care Nursery (SCN) with a 1:3 patient ratio in a 4-bed unit
• Attend high-risk deliveries and apply NRP skills and post-resuscitation care protocols
• Manage common neonatal diagnoses including TTN, NAS, hypoglycemia, and prematurity
• Operate unit equipment including GE, Baxter, and Natus systems; document care using Paragon EHR
• Rotate weekends as part of the standard schedule; no on-call requirements
• During low-census periods, perform task-based duties rather than taking a patient assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (Associate degree in Nursing minimum)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 1 year of NICU or Special Care Nursery experience preferred
• Collaborative problem-solving approach with the ability to work efficiently and independently
• Confident, friendly, and compassionate bedside manner with a passion for neonatal care

Why Join Us

• Work in a close-knit, community-based acute care setting nestled in the scenic Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina, offering a rewarding clinical environment with a strong focus on patient experience
• Gain specialized experience in a Level 2B SCN within a fully accredited hospital with a long-standing reputation for quality care

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - NICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others