PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,764/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.58
- Weekly
- $2,764
- Yearly (full-time)
- $143,728
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $57.58/hour — 47% 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, 48 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
- 1,236 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee from 7 agencies, 55 of them in Knoxville.
- 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 288 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Provide direct patient care as a Registered Nurse in a progressive care setting while floating between the ICU and PCU/cardiac stepdown units. This travel assignment is suited for an experienced nurse comfortable caring for higher-acuity patients across these specialties. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts, with the option to work three or four shifts per week. Every-other-weekend coverage or two weekends per month is required, and the assignment includes an occasional change of scenery between critical care areas.
Weather:
Knoxville typically has comfortable, cool weather around this time of year, with crisp mornings, mild afternoons, and occasional rain. Comfortable layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the city and surrounding outdoor areas.
Fun Things To Do:
- Outdoor Adventure: Explore the trails, overlooks, and scenic drives of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Riverfront Stroll: Walk along Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness and enjoy views near the Tennessee River.
- Local Culture: Visit Market Square for restaurants, shops, public art, and community events.
- Day Trip: Spend the day in Chattanooga exploring the Tennessee Aquarium and riverfront attractions.
- Day Trip: Visit Asheville, North Carolina, for mountain scenery, galleries, restaurants, and historic attractions.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Knoxville, Tennessee
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week
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