OR RN in Sylva, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Sylva, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,730/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $48.06
- Weekly
- $1,730
- Yearly (full-time)
- $89,960
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $48.06/hour — 18% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina right now
- 1,635 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 21 of them in Sylva.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $86.97/hour, median $51.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 130 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join an operating room team as a travel Registered Nurse in Sylva, North Carolina. This assignment supports a seven-room OR serving adult and pediatric patients across a broad range of procedures, including C-sections, orthopedic, general, urology, gynecologic, ENT, pain, and pediatric dental cases. You will work day shifts with occasional call coverage when dedicated call staff are unavailable. Scrubs are provided, and the department is known for its welcoming, family-oriented culture.
Weather:
Expect crisp mornings, mild afternoons, colorful mountain scenery, and occasional rain. The comfortable conditions are well suited for exploring Sylva’s walkable downtown and nearby outdoor attractions.
Fun Things To Do:
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Downtown Sylva: Stroll Main Street to visit local restaurants, friendly shops, galleries, bookshops, and breweries.
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Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail: Spend a day exploring the area’s celebrated fly-fishing destinations.
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Great Smoky Mountains Day Trip: Enjoy a scenic day in the mountains surrounding Sylva.
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Historic Jackson County Courthouse: Visit one of North Carolina’s most photographed courthouses.
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Brewery Tour: Sample local offerings at Innovation Brewing, Balsam Falls Brewing, Lazy Hiker Brewing, or Nantahala Brewing Company Sylva Outpost.
Job Specifics:
Location: Sylva, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour day shifts
Duration: 13 weeks
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