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Acute Care Float Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Knoxville, TN

Explore an acute care travel nursing opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) Float in Knoxville, Tennessee. This 13-week assignment offers diverse inpatient experience, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to join an experienced hospital nursing team.

Location

Located in the scenic 37920 area of Knoxville, this travel nurse opportunity places you near the Tennessee River, the Great Smoky Mountains, and the vibrant culture, dining, and outdoor recreation that make East Tennessee a rewarding place to live and work.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Acute Care Float Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,820
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., including a 30-minute meal break
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: No call
• Float Assignment: Assignments are determined by the nursing supervisor according to staffing and patient-care needs
• Patient Assignment: Typically 1:6, depending on unit needs and acuity
• Orientation: 16 hours

Acute Care Travel Nurse Requirements

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of recent experience in a comparable-acuity hospital
• Active, unencumbered Tennessee RN license or compact/multistate RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Prior Cerner electronic medical record experience required
• Ability to provide inpatient nursing care across multiple acute care specialties and adapt quickly to changing assignments
• Two professional references required; references may be pending at submission
• Flu vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered
• Royal blue scrubs required

Acute Care Float RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to acute care patients
• Float among medical, surgical, trauma, oncology, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, pulmonary, cardiac, and observation units as assigned
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate promptly with providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and unit staff to support smooth transitions between assignments
• Maintain a professional, flexible approach while caring for patients with varied diagnoses and acuity levels

Apply now to join this acute care travel nursing team in Knoxville, Tennessee, and advance your Registered Nurse career in East Tennessee.

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.