Registered Nurse Medical Surgical
Location: Knoxville, TN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 9/23/2026
Salary: $1940/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Float)
Location
Knoxville, TN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Key Responsibilities
- Function as a float nurse, assigned to units based on staffing needs as directed by the nursing supervisor
- Provide direct patient care across a variety of acute care units, which may include medical, surgical, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, trauma, and observation settings
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner EMR
- Adapt clinical practice to varying patient ratios, typically 1:6, and differing unit acuity levels
- Fulfill every-other-weekend scheduling requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered Tennessee RN license or valid compact (multi-state) RN license — must be in hand at time of submittal; pending licenses are not accepted
- BLS certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a comparable acuity hospital setting
- Cerner EMR experience required
- 2 professional references required (may be pending at time of submittal)
- Local candidates are welcome and accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience as a float or resource nurse across multiple acute care specialties
- Familiarity with a broad range of clinical areas including oncology, neurology, cardiac surgery, trauma, or vascular care
- Ability to quickly adapt to new unit environments and patient populations
Why Join Us
- Gain diverse clinical exposure across a wide range of acute care specialties within a single contract assignment
- First-time travelers will be considered, making this an accessible opportunity for nurses looking to begin their travel career
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