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CVICU Registered Nurse
Knoxville, Tennessee
Parkwest Medical Center

$2,188-2,335/week

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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

Float required.
Work schedule includes 2 weekends per month or every other weekend.
Patient ratios: 1:1 in CVICU; 1:2-3 in ICU.
No guaranteed time off during holidays or holiday weeks (specific holidays apply).
Orientation provided bi-weekly.

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted; actual certification required (no screenshots/photos); must not expire within 45 days of assignment start.
BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted; actual certification required; must not expire within 45 days of assignment start.
NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) - actual downloaded certification required; must not expire within 45 days of assignment start.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee.
Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience, with recent CVICU experience within the last year.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
NIHSS certification.

Facility

Parkwest Medical Center

3.1rating(39 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Parkwest Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

I had an amazing experience. Staff was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed my time working there

Cons

Patient ration

Merisha R

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Jun '25

Review of Parkwest Medical Center on Apr 22, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
414 beds

ADDRESS9352 Park West BoulevardKnoxville, TN 37923

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About Knoxville, TN

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU 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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