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Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

$1,976-2,325/week

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Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

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

Job Details

Unit: Neuro ICU
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2-3 patients
Float required
Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per month or every other weekend
No time off allowed during specified holidays (including major national and local holidays); holiday time off requests may be addressed onsite after arrival

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 1 year of Neuro ICU experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACLS certification
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIHSS certification

Facility

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
352 beds

ADDRESS1901 Clinch AvenueKnoxville, TN 37919

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About Knoxville, TN

As a Travel Neuro 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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