Travel ICU RN - $1,944 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• 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 – ICU (Nights 7P–7A) | Travel Contract

Location

Sylva, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: October 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a combined ICU/PCU setting, managing both intensive and step-down level patients across a 9-bed unit
• Care for adult and geriatric populations presenting with diagnoses including sepsis/septic shock, ARDS/respiratory failure, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CHF exacerbation, COPD exacerbation, Afib with RVR, hypertensive crisis, and overdose
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, arterial lines, CVP monitoring, central lines, and Sigma infusion pumps; document care using Paragon (Clinical Care Station) EHR
• Maintain ICU patient ratios of 1:2 and PCU ratios of 1:4; participate in float rotation to Med-Surg/Tele, ED tasking/holding, or sitter assignments on a shared, equitable basis with core staff
• Fulfill call requirements of up to 2 times per contract and weekend coverage of up to every other weekend
• Maintain active, valid RN licensure and all required certifications throughout the duration of the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (compact or NC state license)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• NIHSS certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent adult ICU experience, including ventilator management with vasopressors, drip titration, arterial and central lines, BiPAP, DKA, and ETOH withdrawal
• Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel placement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience with strong adaptability and ability to function effectively with minimal orientation
• Step-down or PCU experience; comfort with a mixed ICU/step-down patient population
• Experience in a rural or community hospital environment
• ADN or higher nursing education

Why Join Us

• Work in a fully accredited acute care facility with a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence, serving western North Carolina with a broad range of specialty services
• Expected 36 hours per week in a close-knit ICU team environment, located in a scenic small town at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains with vibrant dining, outdoor recreation, and community culture

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #793966. 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 - ICU

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