Planet Healthcare is hiring: Acute | RN in Franklin

Overview

Locum Tenens Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Night Shift in Franklin, North Carolina. Advance your nursing career with a locum tenens RN opportunity at Angel Medical Center’s state-of-the-art facility in Franklin, NC (zip 28734). This acute care RN job is ideal for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in the scenic mountains of North Carolina. Enjoy a welcoming community, excellent outdoor recreation, and a peaceful lifestyle while making a difference in patient care.

Job Details

• Position Type: Locum Tenens Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Facility: 30-bed hospital with a 17-bed emergency department
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00PM – 7:00AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 09/22/2025 – End: 12/22/2025)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• EMR System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1800-$1840

Qualifications

• Active RN license (North Carolina or compact state preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of ICU, Step Down, or Progressive Care nursing experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Outgoing personality preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to acute and progressive care patients
• Manage patient ratios: Med/Surg 6:1 (occasionally 7:1), ICU/Step Down 4:1
• Assist with procedures including thoracentesis, ventilator management, arterial lines, central lines, and dressing changes
• Float to Emergency Department as needed
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Document patient care using Cerner EMR

Join our healthcare team in Franklin, NC and experience the best of North Carolina nursing jobs in a supportive, modern environment. Make a difference in a community that values its healthcare professionals. Apply now to advance your RN career with this rewarding locum tenens opportunity!

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting