ER | RN

Overview

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Night Shift – Knoxville, TN

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Knoxville, Tennessee. This high-demand healthcare job offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department at a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level II Trauma Center. Located in Knoxville's 37916 zip code near the University of Tennessee, you'll enjoy East Tennessee's downtown, parks, and cultural attractions while making a difference in patient care.

• Location:
  
  Knoxville, TN 37916 (East Tennessee)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 11/17/2025 – End: 2/16/2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1880-$2020
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
• Weekend Requirement:
  Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
• Setting:
  Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room nursing experience
• Previous travel nurse experience required
• Certifications:
  
  BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS, NIHSS required; CPI, ENPC, TNCC preferred
• Experience with Meditech EMR and Pyxis medication system preferred
• Ability to float within hospital and to other facilities in the Knoxville health system
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Certifications and RN licensure must be valid for at least 45 days after assignment start

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Perform triage, assessment, and interventions for patients with diagnoses including respiratory failure, sepsis, STEMI/NSTEMI, CVA/TIA, trauma, and overdose
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, and procedural sedation
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, ventilated patients, and neuro/ortho trauma cases
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, social services)
• Float to other units or facilities within the Knoxville healthcare system as needed
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in ongoing education and orientation

Apply now to join our Knoxville healthcare team as a Travel ER Registered Nurse and take the next step in your nursing career!

Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit.

Get to know us:

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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Staffing and Recruiting