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Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Free-standing children's hospital
60-bed level 3 NICU
Cares for patients from 22 weeks gestation to term birth
High preemie population, plus surgical care for the region
Respiratory support includes high frequency oscillator, high frequency jet, CPAP, and high flow cannulas
All patients are transported by an in-house active transport team

Valid RN license in Tennessee
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience: 1 year, completed within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
NRP Advanced
STABLE
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Identification: Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during shifts), copy of Social Security card, and photo for badge
Background: Background check within 1 year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years. Must include Social Security trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and FACIS Level 3 searches. Instant statewide searches are not acceptable. International searches required if applicable. EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
Immunizations and screening:
- Tdap within 10 years of start
- Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer each
- Hepatitis B: series, titer, or declination
- Negative TB test (PPD, Q-Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start, plus annual TB questionnaire
- Flu vaccine for the 2026-27 season: declinations and exemptions not accepted; flu season runs 11/1 to 4/1, with a candidate deadline of 11/15; currently working candidates may receive the vaccine onsite if needed
- Physician statement of physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
- 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant tests acceptable; not required annually)

About Knoxville, TN

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

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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