Tennessee Department of Health
Hiring organization · Based in Johnson City, Tennessee
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- 3.1
- Google rating
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What the day-to-day looks like
Benefits
Reviewers cite solid benefits and work-life boundaries, including predictable hours and a relatively manageable workload.
The city
Living in Johnson City, TN
Nestled in Tennessee's Appalachian foothills, Johnson City blends outdoor adventure with a growing healthcare hub anchored by East Tennessee State University. Nurses drawn to mid-size mountain towns will find a relaxed pace, nearby hiking trails, and a strong sense of Southern community.
Browse roles in Johnson City- Metro price level · Johnson City area
- 87.9
- 12% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,023/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You are looking at the Tennessee Department of Health in Johnson City, not a high-acuity hospital floor. Reviewers who have worked across TDH talk about solid benefits, predictable hours, and a workload that feels lighter than bedside acute care.
More about Tennessee Department of Health
Front-line coworkers get called out as caring, and the Glassdoor picture sits at 4.0 with 81% of about 70 reviewers willing to recommend the place to a friend. If you are new to public health, TDH has partnered with Belmont on a public health nurse residency aimed at nurses starting out. The state has also pulled in major CMS rural health transformation dollars, so the work connects to real investment in rural communities. Johnson City itself runs about 12% below the national cost of living, with no state income tax, compact-license reciprocity, and a typical commute around 15 minutes. The tradeoff is plain: pay is often described as not great, and people say financial and professional growth are essentially flat. Some also describe the organization as unorganized, with uneven leadership. You come here for the schedule, the benefits, the mission, and the cost of living—not for a steep ladder or top-of-market wages.
Public health work tied to statewide rural health transformation and community resiliency funding.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
What nurses say in reviews
Glassdoor aggregate 4.0 with 81% willing to recommend to a friend across 70 reviews. Nurses cite solid benefits, predictable hours, a relatively easy workload, and caring front-line coworkers; they also flag weak pay, little advancement, and uneven organization and leadership.
The good
- Solid benefits cited by reviewers
- Predictable hours and relatively easy workload
- Caring employees on the front lines
- Glassdoor 4.0 with 81% willing to recommend (70 reviews)
- Public health nurse residency partnership with Belmont
- Johnson City cost of living about 12% below national, no state income tax
The hard parts
- Pay described as not great
- Financial and professional growth seen as essentially nonexistent
- Work called unorganized and erratic by some reviewers
- Some leaders and unmotivated coworkers called out negatively
“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 8, 2026
- Website
- washingtoncountytn.org ↗
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Tennessee Department of Health
Registered Nurse 2 - 08042026-79574
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Johnson City, Tennessee
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