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ER Holding RN
Knoxville, Tennessee
University of Tennessee Medical Center

$1,620-2,099/week

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Level I Emergency Department

Overview

Role: Level I Emergency Department
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day, 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:00
Hours per week: 36
Schedule notes: Every other weekend and some holidays

Unit / Assignment Details

Assignment focus: ER holding
Patient population: Admitted patients waiting in the ED for bed availability, either in a designated area or possibly the hallway
Backup use: May be used in an acute care area if there are no boarded patients
Ratio: 6:1 for ER holding

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Tennessee
ED - Emergency Department (2 years of experience)
ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Acute Care experience
Telemetry experience
Experience with Cerner

Preferred

Acute Care / MS Tele experience

Additional Notes

Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
Block scheduling: Open to accommodating block schedule

Facility

University of Tennessee Medical Center

3.8rating(58 reviews)

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Trauma ER - Emergency Room (RN)

Staff Position

4.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
599 beds

ADDRESS1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920

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About Knoxville, TN

As a Travel Emergency Department 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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