Posted 09/15/2026 · Job #517744
Acute RN- Sylva, North Carolina
Job Description
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Sylva, NC
Bring your OR expertise to a dynamic acute care setting in Sylva, North Carolina, a welcoming Western North Carolina mountain town known for scenic surroundings, vibrant Main Street, and access to outdoor adventure. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to work in a collaborative, family-oriented environment while supporting a high-performing perioperative surgical team.
Job Details
- Job Type: Travel RN / Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Operating Room (OR) / Acute Care / Perioperative Nursing
- Location: Sylva, NC 28779
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Day shift with Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday coverage; occasional call coverage may be needed
- Shift Duration: 12-hour days
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Call: Yes, for occasional PTO coverage on the designated call team
- Work Setting: 7-room operating room with 1:1 patient ratio
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
- At least 1 year of nursing experience, plus one travel nursing assignment preferred
- Operating Room nursing experience required
- Experience with C-sections, orthopedics, general surgery, urology, GYN, ENT, pain, and pediatric dental cases preferred
- Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced surgical and acute care environment
- Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability skills
- Comfortable with on-call coverage as needed
- Previous experience in perioperative or surgical services is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in the operating room
- Support surgical procedures across a variety of specialties as a perioperative RN
- Prepare and maintain a sterile, efficient, and patient-centered OR environment
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative staff to ensure smooth case flow
- Utilize OR equipment and technology effectively, including specialized surgical tables and instrumentation
- Respond to occasional call needs to support team coverage
- Contribute to a positive, family-oriented care culture focused on excellent patient outcomes
- Help maintain quality standards in acute care and surgical nursing services
Apply now to join this rewarding Operating Room RN travel assignment in Sylva, North Carolina, and advance your nursing career in Western NC healthcare!
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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