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Travel RN - Med​/Surg Float Pool

Job in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37955, USA
Listing for: American Traveler
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-29
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25441 USD Yearly USD 25441.00 YEAR
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Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

Assignment Overview

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Posted 9 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring a TN or compact RN license and prior travel nursing experience.

Details
  • Float position covering MS/Tele, Step-Down/PCU, and possibly ICU units based on skills and facility need
  • Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (7:00am-7:30pm)
  • Patient ratio of 1:7
  • Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
  • Uses Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication system
Requirements
  • Active TN or compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of submission
  • Current BLS certification required; ACLS required to float to Step-Down/ICU units
  • NIHSS certification can be obtained after offer
  • Minimum 1 year of experience required
  • Prior travel nursing experience required
  • Cerner charting experience preferred but not required
  • Must be able to pass EKG testing before start date
  • Certifications and licensure must not expire within 45 days of start date
  • Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management
  • Experience with oxygen administration, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management
  • Experience in cardiac monitoring and telemetry remote monitoring
  • Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
  • Experience managing dysrhythmias and using rapid response/code teams
Additional Information
  • Floating assigned in accordance with facility floating policies and clinical experience, including appropriate orientation to new units per Joint Commission standards
  • Care for patients across Med/Surg, Telemetry, and possibly Step-Down/ICU populations
  • Duties may include managing bowel obstructions, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, and chest tube care
  • May involve care for CVA, substance withdrawal, and pre/post neurosurgery patients
  • May administer medications including Heparin, Insulin, and PCA, and manage cardiac drips without titration
  • Holiday RTO requests will not be accommodated during specified holiday periods including Valentine's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
  • RTO requests can be addressed with the manager after arrival onsite using the RTO form
  • RTO cannot occur within 14 days of start date and cannot exceed 7 days
  • Local candidates accepted within 75 miles of the facility at a reduced bill rate
  • Candidates residing greater than 75 miles from the facility qualify for traveler rate
  • Former perm staff cannot return to the same campus within 24 months, but may return to another Covenant Health campus after 12 months
  • Related or married travel team members cannot be assigned to the same unit
  • Orientation modules are completed during onboarding and annually, with hours varying by department

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$1,957/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$25,441

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$101,764

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,309/wk

Lodging

$119.00 x 7 days = $833

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,957/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,761 - $1,957. The $1,957 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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