
PACU RN in Nashville, Tennessee
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,604/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $44.56
- Weekly
- $1,604
- Yearly (full-time)
- $83,408
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $44.56/hour — 14% 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
- 1,162 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee from 7 agencies, 313 of them in Nashville.
- Pay in these listings: $24.00 – $87.63/hour, median $47.95/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Tennessee: $39.18/hour ($81,494/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($52.17/hour across 264 jobs).
Job description
This travel assignment places you in the esteemed Tower PACU at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. As a PACU nurse, you'll be the vital link in post-operative recovery, managing patients after procedures such as craniotomies, spine surgeries, thoracotomies, and various other complex surgeries. Your expertise with advanced critical care skills—like ALINE, chest tube, and central line management—will be essential in this role. You'll work 12-hour day shifts for a 13-week contract, with the opportunity to experience Nashville's vibrant culture while practicing your craft at a state-of-the-art facility equipped with Phillips monitors and Meditech documentation. This unit values experienced ICU and PACU nurses ready to step into a fast-paced environment that demands precision and confidence, all while enjoying a schedule that offers either 3 or 4-day workweeks and minimal floating requirements.
Weather:
The weather in Nashville around this time of year is generally mild and inviting, with warm days and cooler evenings. It’s perfect for exploring outdoors or enjoying some downtime after shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
- Music City Walk of Fame: Discover Nashville’s legendary music scene and pay homage to country icons.
- Ryman Auditorium Tour: Experience the historic venue where country music legends have performed for decades.
- Day trip to Franklin: Explore this charming nearby town with its quaint shops, historic sites, and inviting restaurants.
- Paddleboarding on Percy Priest Lake: Enjoy a relaxing day on the water just outside the city.
- Natchez Trace Parkway: Embark on a scenic drive or bike ride along this historic trail offering breathtaking views and outdoor recreation.
Job Specifics:
Location: Nashville, TN
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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