Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $1,991 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Sylva, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU / Special Care Nursery in Sylva, North Carolina

Travel RN job in Sylva, NC: join a dedicated neonatal care team in a beautiful western North Carolina mountain community. This 13-week NICU / Special Care Nursery assignment offers the chance to provide compassionate, high-acuity infant care while enjoying small-town charm, access to the Great Smoky Mountains, and plenty of outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Setting: Special Care Nursery / NICU
• Location: Sylva, North Carolina
• Start Date: August 30, 2026
• End Date: November 22, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekend Rotation: Rotating
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 - $1,870
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate degree in nursing required
• Current NRP and BLS certifications required
• At least 1 year of experience in a Level III NICU or Level II Special Care Nursery preferred
• 1-2 years of neonatal nursing experience is ideal
• Experience caring for neonates and strong comfort level with infant care
• Ability to float to Mother Baby as needed
• Flexible, dependable, and able to thrive in a collaborative healthcare team environment

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled neonatal nursing care in a Special Care Nursery / NICU environment
• Monitor patients with conditions such as TTN, prematurity, NAS, and feeding issues
• Deliver safe, compassionate acute care with attention to changing acuity levels and patient needs
• Collaborate closely with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to support optimal outcomes
• Assist with newborn care in Mother Baby when floating is required
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols, safety standards, and best practices
• Contribute to a positive, team-first culture focused on exceptional patient care

Apply now for this Travel RN opportunity in Sylva, North Carolina, and join a rewarding neonatal healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #513245. 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: Acute

About GHR Healthcare

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professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

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