Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
Specialty hospital in Knoxville, TN
- Sign-on bonus up to $6,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring rotating
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 26, 2026Sources
For the Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine hiring team
3 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery are open to offers and fit your roles.
- Psych1 role · 3 who fit
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The short version
CNA and behavioral health technician night roles carry a reported $2,500 sign-on bonus, so the incentive is not limited to licensed nursing.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comReviewers describe frontline coworkers who back each other up inside a newer building with an easy layout.
For new gradsSources
An employee in early 2026 pointed to new leadership as a turn away from earlier administrative problems.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-01-08Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$4,000.00
LPN Dayshift Sign-On Bonus
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$6,000.00
LPN Nightshift Sign-On Bonus
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$2,500.00
CNA/Behavioral Health Technician Nightshift Sign-On Bonus
As of 2026
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- Benefits
$500.00
Weekend day bonus for PMHNP (reported discontinued in review)
As of 2026-02-13
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Safety and patient acuity concerns
- Staff report safety concerns, noting the facility admits aggressive or dangerous individuals regardless of risk as long as insured.
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- Leadership and interviewing process
- Former nurse described last-minute interview cancellations by nursing leadership and poor administrative communication.
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As of 2025-11-07Source: glassdoor.com- Coworkers and facility aesthetic
- Reviewers note a supportive frontline peer culture and an appealing, newer physical building layout.
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More review themes
- Administration transition
- An employee noted past administrative issues but expressed optimism that new leadership is improving the environment.
Sources
As of 2026-01-08Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff have publicly raised safety concerns, saying admissions go through for aggressive or high-risk patients as long as they are insured — ask directly about security staffing and de-escalation support before you accept.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Knoxville, TN
Framed by the Great Smoky Mountains and the Tennessee River, Knoxville lets you step off a hospital shift straight into the Urban Wilderness or Market Square's patio scene. With a cost of living about 7% below the national average, your nursing paycheck stretches significantly further while keeping premier outdoor recreation right in your backyard.
Browse roles in Knoxville- Metro price level · Knoxville area
- 7% below the national average
- BEA index 92.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,191/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $54,039/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on all 2 roles, up to $6,000.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
Knoxville, TN
Registered Nurse
Posted 6 days ago
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
Knoxville, TN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Knoxville-Center-for-Behavioral-Medicine-Reviews-E6941117.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Knoxville-Center-for-Behavioral-Medicine-Reviews-E6941117.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-01-08
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