Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Franklin
Posted on: March 31, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Franklin, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Acute Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Night Shift | Franklin, NC 28734 – 13-Week Travel RN/n /n Travel RN – Acute Care/PCU Night Shift in Franklin, NC (28734). Immediate 13-week travel nursing assignment ideal for experienced ICU/Step-Down RNs with Cerner EMR proficiency. Enjoy mountain living while advancing your critical care nursing career in a new, state-of-the-art hospital./n /n/nJob Details – Travel Nursing Job (Franklin, North Carolina)/n /n - Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $1,570 – $1,650/n - Location: Franklin, NC 28734 (On-Site) — search terms: Franklin NC travel nursing, North Carolina nursing jobs/n - Facility: Newly opened 30-bed hospital with advanced patient care amenities/n - Unit: Acute Care / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — Progressive Care Nurse, Acute Care RN, Step-Down RN/n - Start Date: February 23, 2026/n - End Date: May 25, 2026/n - Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Travel Nursing Assignment)/n - Hours per Week: 36/n - Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) — Night Shift Travel RN/n - Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend/n - Floating: May float to Emergency Department (ED) as needed — ED float opportunity/n - EMR: Cerner (Cerner EMR experience preferred)/n - Dress Code: Navy Blue Scrubs/n /n/nQualifications & Job Requirements/n /n - Experience: Minimum 1 year recent ICU, Step-Down, or Progressive Care RN experience required (Critical care / high-acuity patient management)/n - Travel Experience: At least one prior travel nursing assignment required (Travel RN experience preferred)/n - License: Active RN license (state or compact) — North Carolina RN licensure acceptable/n - Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required/n - Skills: Ventilator and advanced equipment management, arterial/central line monitoring, strong assessment and teamwork skills/n - Personality Fit: Outgoing, collaborative, driven to provide excellent patient care/n /n/nResponsibilities – Acute Care / PCU Nurse Duties/n /n - Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care for acute and progressive care patients as a Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)/n - Monitor and manage advanced therapies and equipment (ventilators, arterial lines, central lines)/n - Perform and assist with unit procedures such as thoracentesis assistance, dressing changes, and central/arterial line care/n - Complete and document comprehensive assessments, medication administration, and care coordination in Cerner EMR/n - Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes/n - Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and quality initiatives/n - Float to the Emergency Department (ED) as needed within scope and competency/n /n/n /n Apply now for this exciting Travel RN Acute/PCU night shift opportunity in Franklin, NC. Join our healthcare team, experience the best of mountain living in the Great Smoky Mountains, and make a meaningful impact on patient care. Click to apply and start your next travel nursing assignment today!/n 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 461552. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Acute About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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