Hospice of Chattanooga
Hiring nurses in Chattanooga, TN
- $38k–$83k/yr posted pay across 9 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 5 roles
- Hiring nights and days
- Nurse residency
From 11 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining Hospice of Chattanooga work that reaches Dayton and the wider Chattanooga area—home visits, facility admissions, inpatient nights, and on-call coverage rather than one fixed med-surg hallway.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
They recruit recent and soon-to-be RN grads into a named Nurse Residency Program.
For new gradsSources
As of 2025Source: facebook.comScheduling patterns include Mon–Fri 8–4:30 case management, Admission RN 3x12s, inpatient night per diem, and on-call roles.
For experienced nursesSources
Full-time Admission RN pay in the Chattanooga area has been listed in an estimated $65,000–$75,000 range.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2025Source: talents.vaia.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Nurse Residency Program
- Med surg nurses: 5 of 11 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: all 11 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Chattanooga
- Day-shift nurses: 6 of the 8 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Nurse Residency Program
Hospice of Chattanooga · employer research
Sources
As of 2025Source: facebook.com- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance offered
Hospice of Chattanooga · employer research
Sources
As of 2025Source: talents.vaia.com- Scheduling
Patterns include Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm case manager; per diem as-needed; Admission RN 3x12s; inpatient night shift; on-call RN roles; flexible schedules noted in reviews
Hospice of Chattanooga · employer research
Sources
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision; 401(k) match; 15 PTO days and 10 holidays; tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$31-$36/hr
Per diem Hospice RN Case Manager (RNCM), territory Dayton TN
As of 2025
- Hourly pay
$31-$36/hr
Per diem Hospice RN Case Manager (RNCM), territory Dayton TN
As of 2025
- Annual pay
Full-time Admission Registered Nurse (3-12s), Chattanooga area; predicted/est. range
As of 2025
Sources
- Annual pay
Full-time Admission Registered Nurse (3-12s), Chattanooga area; predicted/est. range
As of 2025
Sources
- Benefits
On-call RN employee described pay as decent
As of 2023-10-21
Sources
Units hiring now
- Med surgNights 5$64k–$83k/yr5 open
- HospiceDays 1 · Nights 14 open
Hospice RN Case Manager (community/home)
Per diem RNCM hands-on hospice care; territory Dayton; full-time RNCM covers Rhea and Bledsoe County Mon-Fri 8-4:30.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedInpatient RN
Hiring Inpatient RN night shift per diem in Chattanooga.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedOn-call RN Hospice
On-call RN review notes steady schedule with 2 nurses; chaotic with routine visits and admissions that can wait.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comAdmission RN
Full-time Admission RN does pre-assessments, info sharing, and admissions in home or facility; works with intake and referral sources.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive family-like culture
- Staff often describe teamwork, a supportive atmosphere, and a sense of family; some call it a great place to work.
Sources
- For-profit transition concerns
- After moving to a for-profit model, employees report pressure to prioritize numbers over care and worry about job security and quality.
Sources
- Work-life balance mixed
- Flexible schedules are valued, but high demands and staffing shortages increase workloads.
Sources
As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- On-call chaos vs steady pairing
- On-call RN noted steady schedule with two nurses and decent pay, but chaotic load from non-urgent visits and admissions.
Sources
As of 2023-10-21Source: glassdoor.com- Leadership praise
- A long-tenured former RN highlighted incredible leadership; overall Glassdoor recommend rate about 87%.
Sources
- Nurse pride in dignity-focused care
- Employer-shared nurse quote: loves giving care that promotes dignity and autonomy.
Sources
As of 2025Source: facebook.com
The hard parts
After the move toward a for-profit model under Care Hospice, some employees report pressure to prioritize numbers over care and worry about job security and quality.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Chattanooga, TN
Framed by Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga delivers an outdoor-first haven for nurses off the clock. Stroll across the Walnut Street Bridge, explore Southside dining, and settle into walkable Northshore. With a cost of living about 8.5% below the national average, your nursing paycheck stretches significantly further here.
Browse roles in Chattanooga- Metro price level · Chattanooga area
- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 91.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,256/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $64,523/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Hospice of Chattanooga hire new grads?
All 11 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: Nurse Residency Program.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 5 of 11 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 8 roles with a stated shift, 6 are night shifts and 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (5) and hospice (4).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Hospice of Chattanooga, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Hospice of Chattanooga
On-Call RN
$73,000–$83,000/year
- RN
- Monday through Thursday, 430pm to 8am on-call
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7pm-7am
- Tuition reimbursement
Inpatient Unit RN $5K Sign-on
$70,000–$78,000/year
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7pm-7am
- Tuition reimbursement
Inpatient Unit RN $5K Sign-on
$70,000–$78,000/year
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7pm-7am night shift.
- Tuition reimbursement
Inpatient Unit RN $5K Sign-on
$70,000–$78,000/year
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7pm-7am
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)
$65,000–$77,000/year
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- facebook.com/HospiceOfChattanooga/posts/we-are-currently-seeking-a-registered-nurse-rn-to-join-our-group-of-dedicated-an/10157714658158513
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- facebook.com/HospiceOfChattanooga/posts/celebrating-our-nurses-i-love-working-for-hospice-of-chattanooga-i-enjoy-being-a/1572802594847215
What nurses say · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Hospice-of-Chattanooga-Reviews-E307487.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Hospice-of-Chattanooga-E307487-RVW81151203.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2023-10-21
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Hospice-of-Chattanooga-Program-Coordinator-Reviews-EI_IE307487.0,22_KO23,42.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- glassdoor.ie/Reviews/Hospice-of-Chattanooga-Chattanooga-Reviews-EI_IE307487.0,22_IL.23,34_IM164.htm
What nurses say · as of 2025-01-23
- talents.vaia.com/companies/hospice-of-chattanooga/admission-registered-nurse-3-12s-45454937
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
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