Travel Acute Care Float RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee.

• Specialty:
  Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/05/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for night shifts requiring 2+ years of comparable acuity experience and Cerner EMR proficiency.

• Float pool position assigned across multiple acute care units by nursing supervisor including medical, surgical, trauma, oncology, ortho, neuro, vascular, pulmonary, and cardiac units
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 6:45pm-7:15am with a 30-minute lunch break
• Patient ratios vary by need but typically 1:6
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Not open to block scheduling

• Active unencumbered TN or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a comparable acuity hospital setting required
• Prior Cerner EMR charting experience required
• Two references required for consideration

• Floats to a wide variety of units including medical comfort care, surgery/GI, trauma, medical, observation, oncology, nephrology, ortho, joint replacement, neuro, vascular, pulmonary, and cardiac surgery units
• Royal blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous employees eligible to return
• Travel pairs accommodated

American Traveler Job  #P-753558. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.