Lincoln Health System
Health system in Fayetteville, TN
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 18, 2026Sources
The short version
The one contract we have listed here runs 13 weeks at $40.00 an hour, so you know the length and the number before you call anyone.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-18Two very different floors sit under one employer: emergency nursing at the medical center and long-term care at Donalson Care Center.
For experienced nursesSources
A travel ICU rate of $55.00 an hour has been reported for this area, above the $40.00 on the contract we list.
For travel nursesSources
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$55.00/hr
Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse hourly rate in Fayetteville, TN
As of 2026-09-18
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- Hourly pay
LPN 13-Week Contract at Donalson Care Center (starting range minimum)
As of 2026-09-18
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The units
Emergency
Lincoln Medical Center · Fayetteville, TN
Employer operates emergency services and hires Registered Nurse ER roles.
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Lincoln Medical Center · Fayetteville, TNAs of 2026-09-18Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.comLong-Term Care
Donalson Care Center · Fayetteville, TN
Donalson Care Center provides long-term care nursing and utilizes LPNs on 13-week contracts.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Workplace Atmosphere
- Staff praise the tight-knit, family-oriented work culture, accessible management, and supportive colleagues.
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As of 2021-04-02Source: glassdoor.com- Compensation and Workload
- Staff note benefits are competitive, but base pay should better reflect multi-faceted duties in a small facility.
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As of 2023-10-11Source: glassdoor.com- Equipment and Resources
- Staff report facility equipment occasionally fails and takes a long time to be serviced or repaired.
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As of 2021-04-02Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff say equipment sometimes fails and repairs can take a long time, and that base pay does not always match how many hats you wear in a small facility.
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As of 2021-04-02 · 2023-10-11Source: glassdoor.com
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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Living in Fayetteville, TN
Fayetteville sits in southern Tennessee near the Alabama border, offering a quiet, small-town pace rooted in rural charm. Its historic downtown square hosts community events and local shops. For nurses seeking a slower lifestyle with close-knit community ties, this Lincoln County seat delivers classic Tennessee hospitality without big-city congestion.
Browse roles in Fayetteville- State price level · Tennessee
- 8% below the national average
- State index 91.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $779/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $49,223/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from Lincoln Health System
LPN 13-Week Contract
$40–$46/hr
- LPN
- Local contract
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Lincoln-Health-System-E766384-RVW44937707.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-18
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Lincoln-Health-System-EI_IE766384.11,32.htm
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-18
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