OR RN
Knoxville, TN
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,261/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care107 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring a TN or compact RN license and at least 2 years of OR experience.
Details
- Operating Room setting with specialties including GYN, General Robotics, Trauma, Urology, Colorectal, Neuro, and Bariatrics
- Monday through Friday schedule, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- Call requirements typically run from end of shift until 10:00 PM or 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM during the week, with weekend call split into 12-hour shifts
- Uses Cerner EMR
- 13-week assignment
Requirements
- Active TN or compact RN license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience required
- Cerner EMR experience preferred
- Driver's license and permanent home address matching ID required for consideration
- No certifications expiring within first 30 days of start
- No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Hospital-provided scrubs
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
- RTO requests must be less than one week
- Travelers who worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years will not be considered
- First-time travelers may be considered
Facility
Turkey Creek Medical Center

- Short Term Acute Care
- 107 beds
Employer
American Traveler
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona was so thorough and great to work with.
Cons
None
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 Operating Room 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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