Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Sylva, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Nights)

Location

Sylva, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours Per Week Guaranteed | Projected Start: August 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within a 24-bed Medical Surgical Combination unit at a full-service acute care facility
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:6, delivering safe and high-quality nursing care across assigned patients
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using the Paragon electronic health record system
• Float to other units as needed based on departmental rotation requirements
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support patient recovery and positive outcomes
• Adhere to all facility policies, dress code standards, and unit-specific protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Demonstrated Medical Surgical clinical competencies
• Must meet travel distance requirements (60+ miles from facility location)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with the Paragon electronic health record system
• Experience working in an acute care hospital setting with diverse patient populations
• Comfort with float assignments across multiple units

Why Join Us

• Work at a well-established, fully accredited acute care facility with a strong reputation for clinical excellence serving western North Carolina
• Enjoy the opportunity to live and work near the Great Smoky Mountains in the charming small town of Sylva, NC, known for its vibrant local dining, arts, and outdoor recreation scene

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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