Travel ER Holding Nurse - $1,894 per week

American Traveler; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 54,600 - 81,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Substantial housing stipend

24/7 support with in-house clinicians

Job summary

American Traveler is looking for a travel nurse RN in the Emergency Department for a position in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role requires an active TN RN license, current ACLS certification, and at least 2 years of acute care experience. The position involves working 36 hours a week in 12-hour night shifts at a Level I trauma center. Exceptional benefits include medical coverage starting immediately, a generous 401(k) match, and 24/7 support.

Qualifications

• Active RN license — TN state or Compact license required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care or medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Caring for admitted patients boarding in the ED while awaiting inpatient bed availability.
• Floating to an acute care unit when no boarding patients are present.
• Working 3x12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 6:45 AM.

Skills

ACLS certification

Acute care experience

Medical-surgical telemetry experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee.

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department


• Discipline: RN


• Start Date: 06/01/2026


• Duration: 13 weeks


• 36 hours per week


• Shift: 12 hours, nights


• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs


• Hours: 36 hrs/week


• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026


• Length: 13 weeks


• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ER Holding Unit position at a Level I trauma center, requiring ACLS certification and a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience.

Details

• Position is based in the ER Holding Unit of a Level I Emergency Department


• Primary focus is caring for admitted patients boarding in the ED while awaiting inpatient bed availability, in a designated area or hallway as needed


• May float to an acute care unit when no boarding patients are present, though this is expected to be rare


• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 6:45 AM


• Every other weekend required, with some holiday coverage expected


• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs


• Block scheduling can be accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN state or Compact license required; pending licenses are not accepted


• Current ACLS certification required


• Minimum 2 years of acute care or medical-surgical telemetry (MS Tele) nursing experience required


• Two professional references required for consideration


• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers may be considered depending on prior clinical experience


• Local candidates may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis; candidates must live outside a 25‑mile radius of the facility to qualify under standard travel terms

Job ID & Compensation

American Traveler Job ID #P-706597. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

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 stipend, and 24/7 support with access to in‑house clinicians.