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Travel Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery Jobs in Knoxville, Tennessee

Registered Nurse Labor & Delivery travel job in Knoxville, TN 37923—enjoy working in a welcoming East Tennessee community known for its scenic beauty, access to the Great Smoky Mountains, and vibrant local culture while you provide maternal-child care in a fast-paced L&D unit supporting mothers, babies, and families during one of life’s most important moments.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel, on-site RN job
• Location: Knoxville, TN 37923
• Start Date: 11/2/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Call Requirement: 2 shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
• Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 during labor; 1:1-8 for postpartum/couplets

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Tennessee or compact licensure at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of current Labor & Delivery RN experience
• Travel nursing experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate certification
• NIHSS required or obtainable after acceptance
• Experience with electronic health records; Cerner experience preferred
• Strong skills in labor support, postpartum care, triage, and high-risk obstetric delivery assistance
• Ability to float as needed and work effectively in a fast-paced maternal-child unit

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate bedside care to laboring and postpartum patients
• Monitor patient status and support individualized care plans for mothers and newborns
• Assist with high-risk deliveries, circulate for C-sections, and provide recovery care
• Perform sterile vaginal exams and support common obstetric interventions as needed
• Manage therapies such as magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, anticoagulation, and antihypertensives
• Support triage, patient education, and clear communication with the healthcare team
• Follow unit policies, safety standards, and floating guidelines while adapting to changing patient needs

Apply now for this rewarding Labor & Delivery nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

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.