Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Knoxville, TN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,005/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role involves providing direct patient care in a hospital or health care facility setting, focusing on adult patients requiring medical surgical and telemetry services. The position is scheduled for night shifts and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: TN licensure as a registered nurse, BLS certification, ACLS certification (including all ACLS modules), at least 1 year of related clinical experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a medical surgical with telemetry specialty.
- Additional Information: No block scheduling; the role may require floating to other medical surgical floors; scrubs are royal blue; EMR system used is CERNER.
- Position Details:
- Number of positions available: 1
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Total beds in facility: 31
- Patient ratio: 1:6 / 1:7
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility for travel purposes.
- Travelers must include a permanent home address on submission; SSN should not be included in submissions or email.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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