OR RN
Knoxville, TN
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
$1,755/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR)
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Days | Tuesday–Friday, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment | On-Call Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced Operating Room environment with a 1:1 patient ratio
- Perform scrub and circulator duties across a variety of surgical specialties including Orthopedics, ENT, General Surgery, Robotics, and Urology
- Operate and assist with robotic surgical systems as required by the surgical team
- Fulfill on-call obligations including one weeknight call (7:00 PM–6:30 AM) and every other weekend call (Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 PM–7:00 AM)
- Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Minimum 1 year of Operating Room experience
- Must be able to scrub independently
- Traveler must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Robotic surgical system experience strongly preferred
- Experience across multiple OR specialties including Orthopedics, ENT, General Surgery, and Urology
Why Join Us
- Scrubs are provided on-site, supporting a convenient and professional work environment
- No block scheduling and no floating, allowing you to focus entirely within the OR setting
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
About Knoxville, TN
As a Travel Operating Room 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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