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Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) – ER Holding | Knoxville, TN

Join a high-acuity emergency care team as a Travel Registered Nurse supporting an ER Holding unit in Knoxville, Tennessee. This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced ER RN who is confident caring for admitted patients awaiting inpatient bed availability and who can transition seamlessly into an acute care setting when needed. Enjoy a 13-week assignment in the scenic Knoxville area, known for its access to the Great Smoky Mountains, vibrant downtown, and welcoming community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room / ER Holding
• Setting: Level I Emergency Department
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,820
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 6:1 in ER Holding
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and some holidays
• Openings: 3 positions
• Orientation: 16 hours

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, preferably in an emergency department, acute care, medical-surgical, or telemetry setting
• Previous experience caring for admitted patients boarding in the emergency department is highly valued
• Current Registered Nurse license in Tennessee or a valid compact nursing license in hand at the time of submission
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Prior Cerner charting experience
• Ability to provide two professional references; references may be pending at submission
• Willingness to float within scope of practice to support acute care needs
• Ability to meet weekend and holiday scheduling requirements
• Annual flu vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered

Travel ER Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients admitted from the emergency department who are awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Monitor and care for patients in designated ER Holding areas or hallway spaces as needed
• Apply acute care and medical-surgical telemetry skills to assess, treat, and monitor a diverse patient population
• Perform ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely while maintaining accurate documentation in Cerner
• Collaborate with emergency, inpatient, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe transitions of care
• Float to an acute care area within scope when ER Holding census is low
• Maintain safe patient ratios and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care during overnight shifts

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Knoxville, Tennessee, and join a dedicated emergency care team!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.