MS/Tele Float RN
Knoxville, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,966/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Description
Experienced Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week Med/Surg Tele travel assignment in Knoxville, TN. Join a dynamic float pool team caring for adult acute care patients across multiple hospital units in East Tennessee.
Overview
This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an adaptable Med/Surg Tele RN who enjoys variety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment. You’ll float between Med/Surg, telemetry, SD/PCU, and possibly ICU based on clinical need and your skill set. The assignment includes an auto-offer process and structured orientation to help you get started with confidence.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750-$1,840
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Setting: Med/Surg Tele Float Pool
- Patient Population: Adult acute care patients
- Charting System: Cerner preferred
- Medication System: Omnicell
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
- Orientation: Structured orientation provided
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee — a lively East Tennessee city with strong community spirit and easy access to the outdoors
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or compact licensure in hand at submission
- At least 1 year of nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- BLS and ACLS required
- NIHSS certification required or obtainable after offer
- Must be able to pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Cerner experience preferred
- Must be comfortable floating to Med/Surg, Telemetry, SD/PCU, and possibly ICU based on clinical need and skill set
- Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills in an acute care environment
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for adult patients across multiple acute care units
- Monitor telemetry, recognize changes in patient condition, and respond appropriately
- Administer medications, manage IVs, and perform routine Med/Surg nursing interventions
- Support patients with common acute care needs such as oxygen therapy, heparin therapy, insulin management, and post-operative recovery
- Float to assigned units based on clinical competency and staffing needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit workflows and safety standards
- Respond to rapid changes in patient status and assist with code or rapid response situations as needed
Why Travel to Knoxville?
- Explore a welcoming Tennessee healthcare community with strong demand for travel nurses
- Enjoy scenic East Tennessee surroundings and outdoor recreation opportunities
- Gain valuable acute care and telemetry experience in a collaborative hospital setting
Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg Tele RN job in Knoxville, Tennessee and join a healthcare team where your skills make a meaningful impact.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Knoxville, TN
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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