Stepdown RN in Cookeville, Tennessee
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Cookeville, TN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,176/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.44
- Weekly
- $2,176
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,152
- Schedule
- 3 × 12-hour shifts
This job pays about $60.44/hour — 54% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee ($39.18/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee right now
- 1,224 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee from 7 agencies, 52 of them in Cookeville.
- Pay in these listings: $15.94 – $90.64/hour, median $47.54/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Tennessee: $39.18/hour ($81,494/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($52.17/hour across 289 jobs).
Job description
This travel contract is designed for an experienced Registered Nurse to care for patients on a stepdown neuro unit in Cookeville. You will work 12-hour day shifts, managing a focused patient assignment that may include individuals requiring close neurological assessment and stepdown-level monitoring. The schedule is three shifts per week, with every other weekend required, and a block schedule may be accommodated. Neuro experience is a plus, and this assignment is best suited for a nurse with at least two years of experience.
Weather:
Cookeville typically offers mild, comfortable days with cooler evenings and occasional rainfall. The surrounding landscape is especially appealing for enjoying scenic drives, outdoor walks, and nearby natural attractions.
Fun Things To Do:
• Outdoor Escape: Explore Cummins Falls State Park and its scenic trails.
• Local Culture: Visit the Cookeville History Museum and browse downtown shops and restaurants.
• Day Trip: Spend the day hiking, sightseeing, and enjoying waterfalls at Fall Creek Falls State Park.
• Day Trip: Experience the restaurants, music, and attractions of Nashville.
• Scenic Leisure: Enjoy boating, fishing, or a peaceful walk at Center Hill Lake.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Cookeville, Tennessee
Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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