RN: NICU

Atlas Medstaff; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas MedStaff LLC. is seeking a travel nurse to join a Level II NICU in Sylva, NC. You will care for newborns with conditions such as tachypnea, hypoglycemia, and prematurity, including attendance at high‑risk deliveries and post‑resuscitation support.

The assignment features 12-hour day or night shifts with rotating weekends, totaling 36 hours per week for 12 weeks in a mountain community with nearby outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the US.
• Experience in Level II NICU preferred.
• NRP certification or skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Care for newborns in a Level II NICU.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide post-resuscitation care.
• Rotate weekends and work 12-hour shifts (7:00-19:00 or 19:00-07:00).

Skills

Neonatal nursing

NRP skills

Registered nurse

Job description

Job Description:

Join a travel nursing assignment in Sylva as a registered nurse supporting a Level II special care nursery. You will care for newborns with needs such as transient tachypnea, neonatal abstinence, hypoglycemia, and prematurity while attending high-risk deliveries and providing post-resuscitation care. The assignment includes rotating weekends, a collaborative setting, and the opportunity to use NRP skills in a close-knit mountain community where the scenery may rival the patient charts.

Weather:

Expect crisp, cool mountain air, comfortable daytime temperatures, and cooler evenings. Occasional rain is possible, while the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains provide scenic views in nearly every direction.

Fun Things To Do:

• Day Trip: Explore the Great Smoky Mountains and enjoy the area’s scenic mountain landscape.
• Day Trip: Follow the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail for an outdoor adventure around the region.
• Local Stroll: Wander Sylva’s all-American Main Street, featuring restaurants, shops, galleries, and bookshops.
• History Stop: Visit the historic Jackson County Courthouse, noted as one of North Carolina’s most photographed courthouses.
• Local Tasting: Sample craft beer at Sylva-area breweries, including Innovation Brewing, Balsam Falls Brewing, Lazy Hiker Brewing, and Nantahala Brewing Company Sylva Outpost.

Job Specifics:

City/State: Sylva, North Carolina

Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; rotating weekends

Duration: 36 hours per week for 12 weeks