Travel Contract

Med Surg Float RN
Knoxville, TN
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,060/week

Posted 7 days ago

Overview

Start Date11/30/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks
Setting
Float

Pay

6% higher than average Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Nurse pay in Tennessee

Estimated total pay

$2,060/week

Estimated taxable pay
$639/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,421/week

Benefits

Referral bonus

Description

3534473

Acute Care – Float, to be assigned by the nursing supervisor at the time staffing assignments are made
Start date: ASAP
Shift/Hours: 6:45p-7:15a (30-minute lunch) for a 12-hour shift
Ratios: Vary according to need, but typically 1:6
Years of Experience REQ: 2 in a comparable acuity hospital
First-time Travelers Accepted: Y/N: Would consider
Weekend REQ: Every other
Certs REQ: BLS
Is on-call REQ? No
Open to accommodating block schedule? No
Pending License accepted? No, must have an active unencumbered TN (or multi-state) RN license
RTO (Time Off) Restrictions:

Special Requirements: Must have Cerner EMR experience

THEY WILL FLOAT TO THE FOLLOWING:
12E – Medical comfort care
11E – Surgery and GI
10E – Trauma
8E – Medical
7S – Observation
5E – Medical
5W – Oncology
4S – Medical nephrology
9E – Ortho
7E – Joint Replacement/Ortho
6S & 6E - Neuro
9H – Vascular
8H – Pulmonary
7H – Cardiac Surgery
4H – Cardiac

Compliance Details:
• Scrubs are Royal Blue.

3534473 Acute Care – Float, to be assigned by the nursing supervisor at the time staffing assignments are made Start date: ASAP Shift/Hours: 6:45p-7:15a (30-minute lunch) for a 12-hour shift Ratios: Vary according to need, but typically 1:6 Years of Experience REQ: 2 in a comparable acuity hospital First-time Travelers Accepted: Y/N: Would consider Weekend REQ: Every other Certs REQ: BLS Is on-call REQ? No Open to accommodating block schedule? No Pending License accepted? No, must have an active unencumbered TN (or multi-state) RN license RTO (Time Off) Restrictions: Special Requirements: Must have Cerner EMR experience THEY WILL FLOAT TO THE FOLLOWING: 12E – Medical comfort care 11E – Surgery and GI 10E – Trauma 8E – Medical 7S – Observation 5E – Medical 5W – Oncology 4S – Medical nephrology 9E – Ortho 7E – Joint Replacement/Ortho 6S & 6E - Neuro 9H – Vascular 8H – Pulmonary 7H – Cardiac Surgery 4H – Cardiac Compliance Details: • Scrubs are Royal Blue.

Employer

Bestica

3.7rating(23 reviews)

8 nurses recommend working with Bestica

Anonymous

Labor and Delivery (RN)

4.0rating

Pros

Steer clear of Bakersfield. These rates are laughable for the work load. 5k minimum.

Cons

None

Review of Bestica on Aug 24, 2026

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About Knoxville, TN

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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