Acute Care Float RN
Knoxville, TN
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,871/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Description
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Float)
Location
Knoxville, TN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as a float nurse, with unit assignments determined by the nursing supervisor based on staffing needs
- Rotate across a variety of acute care units including medical, surgical, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, trauma, and observation
- Deliver care in units with patient ratios that typically range up to 1:6, adjusting to unit-specific needs
- Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR
- Participate in onsite orientation, including completion of non-billable modules averaging 2–4 hours
Required Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered Tennessee RN license or valid compact (multi-state) RN license — must be in hand at time of submittal; pending licenses are not accepted
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a comparable acuity hospital setting
- Prior experience with Cerner EMR is required
- First-time travelers will be considered
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience floating across multiple acute care specialties or in a float pool role
- Familiarity with a broad range of clinical areas including trauma, cardiac surgery, oncology, and neurology
- Ability to adapt quickly to varying patient populations and unit cultures
Why Join Us
- Gain diverse clinical exposure across a wide range of specialty units within a high-acuity acute care environment
- Travel pairs are welcome, offering the opportunity to work alongside a colleague in the same assignment
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 Float 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.
Browse similar jobs
OR RN
- Nashville, TN
- American Traveler
- 3x12 hrs, Days
Med Surg Float Pool RN
- Clarksville, TN
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights