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L&D | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareKnoxville, TNTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Knoxville, TN
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 18, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$57.64
Weekly
$2,075
Yearly (full-time)
$107,900
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
September 21, 2026

This job pays about $57.64/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, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Job in Knoxville, TN

Join a dynamic Labor & Delivery RN team in Knoxville, Tennessee, and provide compassionate maternal-newborn care in a fast-paced, rewarding travel nursing assignment. This 13-week L&D Registered Nurse opportunity offers strong team collaboration, meaningful patient ratios, and the chance to experience the welcoming West Knoxville area with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and the beauty of East Tennessee.

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery (L&D RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Location: Knoxville, TN 37923
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: September 21, 2026
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Shifts per Week: 3
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Orientation: 24 hours
  • Call Requirement: 2 shifts per 6-week schedule period
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of current Labor & Delivery nursing experience
  • Current RN license in Tennessee or compact license in hand at time of submission
  • ACLS, BLS, AWHONN Intermediate, and NRP required
  • NIHSS required or obtainable after acceptance
  • Prior travel nursing experience required
  • Experience with charting systems required; any system experience is acceptable
  • Certifications and licensure must remain valid for at least 45 days from the start date
  • Ability to work floating assignments as needed

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate care for patients in Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and couplet care
  • Monitor and support laboring patients, including high-risk antepartum cases and obstetrical triage
  • Assist with high-risk deliveries, circulate for C-sections, and recover C-section patients
  • Perform sterile vaginal exams and support labor management interventions
  • Manage common obstetrical therapies including IUPC placement/calibration, magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, anticoagulation therapy, and antihypertensives
  • Maintain central lines as needed and follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver coordinated patient-centered care
  • Adapt to patient acuity and unit flow while maintaining strong attention to safety and quality

Apply now to join this Travel Labor & Delivery RN opportunity in Knoxville, Tennessee, and take the next step in your healthcare career.

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.

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