Acute Care Float Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Knoxville, TN

Apply for an acute care travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee. This 13-week night shift contract is ideal for an adaptable Registered Nurse (RN) with inpatient hospital experience who enjoys caring for diverse patient populations.

Bring your acute care expertise to a dynamic float nursing role in Knoxville, Tennessee. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for a nurse who enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and gaining experience across a variety of inpatient specialties. First-time travelers may be considered.

Knoxville’s scenic South Knoxville area offers a welcoming blend of outdoor adventure, vibrant local culture, and easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains, making it an appealing destination for your next professional assignment.

Acute Care Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,820
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
• Assignment Type: 13-week Registered Nurse travel contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 12-hour night shift, 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.
• Shifts: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:6, varying according to unit needs and patient acuity
• Call Requirement: None
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Openings: 2

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in a comparable-acuity acute care hospital setting
• Active, unencumbered Tennessee RN license or compact/multistate RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Prior Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) experience
• Comfort working across multiple inpatient specialties and adapting quickly to changing assignments
• Two professional references required; references may be pending at submission
• Influenza vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered

Acute Care Float RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to acute care patients during overnight shifts.
• Complete patient assessments, administer medications and treatments, monitor clinical changes, and communicate concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized plans of care.
• Float according to staffing needs and nursing supervisor assignments across medical comfort care, surgery and GI, trauma, medical, observation, oncology, medical nephrology, orthopedics, joint replacement, neuro, vascular, pulmonary, cardiac surgery, and cardiac units.
• Provide clear handoff communication and maintain accurate documentation in Cerner.
• Prioritize care effectively while maintaining quality, safety, and patient-centered service across varying acuity levels.
• Participate in unit orientation and required education modules.

Apply now to join this acute care travel nursing team in Knoxville, Tennessee, and take your next Registered Nurse assignment to the Great Smoky Mountains region.

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.