Travel Contract

NICU RN
Knoxville, TN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,592/week

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Overview

Start Date01/11/2027
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

30% higher than average Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse pay in Tennessee

Estimated total pay

$2,592/week

Qualifications

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Work Experience

Registered Nurse (2 years)
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (2 years)

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

License

Tennessee Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

NICU Registered Nurse

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Unit Overview

Free-standing children's hospital
60-bed level 3 NICU
Cares for patients from 22 weeks gestation to term birth
High preemie population, plus surgical care for the region
Respiratory support includes high frequency oscillator, high frequency jet, CPAP, and high flow cannulas
All patients are transported by an in-house active transport team

Schedule

Day shift, 3x12-hour days (6:45 AM to 7:15 PM)
12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Every 3rd weekend required

Float Scope

May float to PICU and general pediatric floors for patients under 2 years old

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Tennessee
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience: 1 year, completed within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
NRP Advanced
STABLE
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Onboarding and Health Requirements

Identification: Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during shifts), copy of Social Security card, and photo for badge
Background: Background check within 1 year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years. Must include Social Security trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and FACIS Level 3 searches. Instant statewide searches are not acceptable. International searches required if applicable. EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
Immunizations and screening:
- Tdap within 10 years of start
- Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer each
- Hepatitis B: series, titer, or declination
- Negative TB test (PPD, Q-Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start, plus annual TB questionnaire
- Flu vaccine for the 2026-27 season: declinations and exemptions not accepted; flu season runs 11/1 to 4/1, with a candidate deadline of 11/15; currently working candidates may receive the vaccine onsite if needed
- Physician statement of physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
- 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant tests acceptable; not required annually)

Other Details

First-time travelers are accepted.
Documentation system: Meditech

Employer

Access Healthcare

4.4rating(22 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare

Jonathan Ward E

Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)

5.0rating

Pros

Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.

Cons

Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.

Review of Marigold Sumaoang on Jul 9, 2026

Recommends working with Access Healthcare

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About

Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!

Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!

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About Knoxville, TN

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Knoxville, TN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 87°F and lows of 66°F.
Average winter highs of 48°F and lows of 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with easily navigable roads.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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