L&D RN in Sylva, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Sylva, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,860/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 22, 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
- 1,628 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 15 of them in Sylva.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $139/hour, median $51.58/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 141 jobs).
Job description
Join Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, for a 13-week travel RN assignment with a focus on Labor and Delivery. Work 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM on a unit that cares for adult and neonatal patients. You’ll be responsible for reading fetal heart rate tracings, understanding labor medications, and performing cervical exams, all while providing compassionate care in a well-respected facility. This role offers an engaging experience in a supportive team environment, with the chance to sharpen your expertise in obstetrics and neonatology in a picturesque mountain town.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year is typically mild and comfortable, with crisp mornings and warm afternoons. It’s ideal weather for outdoor activities and exploring the scenic surroundings of western North Carolina.
Fun Things To Do:
- Fly Fishing Adventure: Explore the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail, renowned for its scenic beauty and excellent fishing spots.
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Take a day trip to hike scenic trails, spot wildlife, or enjoy breathtaking vistas.
- Historic Sylva Main Street: Stroll along and enjoy local restaurants, craft shops, galleries, and breweries like Innovation Brewing and Nantahala Brewing Company.
- Nantahala Outdoor Center: Experience rafting, zip-lining, or mountain biking in nearby outdoor adventure venues.
- Visit Jackson County Courthouse: Tour and photograph this iconic historic site, known as the most photographed courthouse in North Carolina.
Job Specifics:
Location: Sylva, NC
Shift: 12-hour nights (7 PM – 7 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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