Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED) | Level I Travel Contract in Knoxville, TN

Experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse seeking Tennessee travel nursing jobs? Join a fast-paced Level I Emergency Department in Knoxville, Tennessee, for a 13-week travel assignment.

As a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse, you will care for a diverse patient population in a collaborative, high-acuity emergency care environment. Enjoy life in a vibrant East Tennessee community known for scenic outdoor spaces, Tennessee River views, and convenient access to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,820
• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Healthcare Setting: Level I Emergency Department
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience required
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required within the nurse’s scope of practice
• Schedule Flexibility: Block scheduling may be considered
• Orientation: 16 hours

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or a valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room nursing experience
• Previous Cerner charting experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification preferred, but not required
• Two professional references required; references may be pending at submission
• Current influenza vaccination required; eligible medical or religious exemptions may be considered
• Strong emergency assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-acuity emergency care environment

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to emergency department patients
• Perform focused patient assessments, triage support, ongoing reassessments, and timely interventions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders, policies, and standards of care
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, technicians, and the broader emergency care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Cerner
• Support patients and families through urgent and emergent medical situations
• Float within scope of practice as needed to support emergency department operations

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in Knoxville, Tennessee, and join a high-performing healthcare team.

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.