Acute Care Float RN
Knoxville, TN
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs
$1,887/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Qualifications
- Requires COVID-19 Vaccination
Description
Registered Nurse - Acute Care | Knoxville, TN | Contract
Quick Look
- Weekly Gross Pay: $1,792 - $1,887
- Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (06:45 - 19:15)
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
Join a leading healthcare facility in Knoxville, TN, as an Acute Care Float Registered Nurse. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in various departments, as assigned by the nursing supervisor during staffing assignments. You will be floating to different units, including Medical Comfort Care, Surgery and GI, Trauma, and more, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in acute care settings.
- Float to various units based on staffing needs, including but not limited to:
- 12E - Medical Comfort Care
- 11E - Surgery and GI
- 10E - Trauma
- 8E - Medical
- 7S - Observation
- 5E - Medical
- 5W - Oncology
- 4S - Medical Nephrology
- 9E - Ortho
- 7E - Joint Replacement/Ortho
- 6S & 6E - Neuro
- 9H - Vascular
- 8H - Pulmonary
- 7H - Cardiac Surgery
- 4H - Cardiac Compliance
- Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio that typically varies but is usually 1:6.
Requirements:
- 2 years of experience in a comparable acuity hospital.
- Active, unencumbered TN (or multi-state) RN license is required.
- BLS certification is mandatory.
- Cerner EMR experience is essential.
- No on-call requirements.
- Weekend requirements: Every other weekend.
- First-time travelers are considered.
- Block schedule accommodations are not available.
- Pending licenses are not accepted.
Scrubs are Royal Blue. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your nursing skills in a dynamic environment while providing essential care to patients across various specialties.
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and meet the qualifications, please apply now!
Employer
GLC On-The-Go
37 nurses recommend working with GLC On-The-Go
Pros
I’ve been working with GLC coming up on 5 months and I can’t say enough good things about them especially my recruiter, Jordan and credentialing team
Cons
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About Knoxville, TN
As a Travel Float 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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