PICU RN
Knoxville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,481/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Assignment Type
Travel/Contract
Schedule
- Day shift
- 3x12 hours
- Every other weekend required
- Float required as needed
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Patient Population
- Infants through 21 years old
Unit Highlights
- 14-bed unit
- Common conditions include DKA, respiratory failure, respiratory distress, pneumonia, status asthmaticus, trauma, sepsis, ingestion, seizures, altered mental status, post-arrest, and post-surgical care
- Bedside procedures may include central line or arterial line placement, chest tube placement, bronchoscopy, and EVD/bolt placement
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Valid RN license in Tennessee
- PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
- PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
Additional Requirements
- Government-issued photo ID
- Social Security card
- Proof of 2 clinical references
- Updated skills checklist for the applicable unit
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Physical exam within the last 12 months
- Tdap vaccination within 10 years of start
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
- Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunization documentation
- Flu vaccination or documentation for the 2026–27 season
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
- Competency exam
- Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
- State license verification
- NURSYS verification
- EPLS/GSA/SAM check
- HHS/OIG check
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Knoxville, TN
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive 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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