Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Knoxville, TN
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse Labor & Delivery travel job in Knoxville, TN 37923—enjoy working in a welcoming East Tennessee community known for its scenic beauty, access to the Great Smoky Mountains, and vibrant local culture while you provide maternal-child care in a fast-paced L&D unit supporting mothers, babies, and families during one of life’s most important moments.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel, on-site RN job
- Location: Knoxville, TN 37923
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
- Call Requirement: 2 shifts per 6-week schedule period
- Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
- Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 during labor; 1:1-8 for postpartum/couplets
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Tennessee or compact licensure at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of current Labor & Delivery RN experience
- Travel nursing experience required
- Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate certification
- NIHSS required or obtainable after acceptance
- Experience with electronic health records; Cerner experience preferred
- Strong skills in labor support, postpartum care, triage, and high-risk obstetric delivery assistance
- Ability to float as needed and work effectively in a fast-paced maternal-child unit
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate bedside care to laboring and postpartum patients
- Monitor patient status and support individualized care plans for mothers and newborns
- Assist with high-risk deliveries, circulate for C-sections, and provide recovery care
- Perform sterile vaginal exams and support common obstetric interventions as needed
- Manage therapies such as magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, anticoagulation, and antihypertensives
- Support triage, patient education, and clear communication with the healthcare team
- Follow unit policies, safety standards, and floating guidelines while adapting to changing patient needs
Apply now for this rewarding Labor & Delivery nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.
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 - Travel
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.
About Knoxville, TN
As a Travel Labor and Delivery 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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