PACU RN
Knoxville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,044/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care107 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring critical care experience and a TN or compact RN license.
Details
- Recovery Room/PACU unit on day shift, 3x12s, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with flexibility required
- 13-week assignment
- Call requirements include one night per week from 8 PM to 7 AM and one 24-hour weekend call (Saturday or Sunday) per 6-week schedule
- No float requirement
- No block scheduling
- Patient ratios range from 1:2 to 1:1
- Provides total patient care
- Uses Cerner-SurgiNet EMR
- Scrubs provided
Requirements
- Active RN license (TN or Compact) required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment start
- Minimum 1 year of recent critical care experience (PACU, ICU, or ED) required
- No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not considered
- RTO requests must be less than 1 week
- Candidates who worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years will not be considered
Facility
Turkey Creek Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 107 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Knoxville, TN
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Knoxville, TN here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 87°F and lows of 66°F.
- Average winter highs of 48°F and lows of 30°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- Knoxville has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, strong sports culture with tailgating for University of Tennessee Vols, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and rafting.
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