ICU RN
Sylva, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

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