Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Community hospital in Jefferson City, TN
- Hiring rotating
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 24, 2026Sources
The short version
A Med/Surg RN posting lists a $15,000 sign-on bonus, which is real money attached to a specific unit rather than a vague recruiting promise.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-24Source: talents.vaia.comNight and weekend shift differentials are attached to the Med/Surg RN role, so off-hours work pays above base.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-24Source: talents.vaia.comRelocation assistance is offered to qualified RNs, and a hiring event listed openings across ICU, Med/Surg, and the OR.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-24Source: facebook.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: all 2 roles welcome new grads
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$44.91/hr
Average self-reported/estimated hourly pay for Registered Nurse on Indeed
As of 2022-08-02
Sources
- Shift pay
Night & Weekend Shift Differential available for RN Med/Surg
As of 2026-09-24
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- Sign-on bonus
$15,000.00
Sign-on bonus for Med/Surg RN
As of 2026-09-24
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- Relocation
Relocation assistance offered for qualified RNs
As of 2026-09-24
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Units hiring now
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Leadership and Management Changes
- One reviewer reported that recent changes brought effective leadership and a safety focus, while another felt administration lacked frontline perspective and caused turnover.
Sources
As of 2025-10-17Source: indeed.com- Staffing and Workload
- Staff noted frequent short staffing, heavy workloads, and high patient-to-nurse ratios creating stress.
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As of 2024-06-25Source: indeed.com- Coworker Culture
- Nurses described frontline coworkers as pleasant, tight-knit, and feeling like family despite administration friction.
Sources
As of 2023-09-06Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Internal Transfers and Role Support
- A nurse highlighted poor support and a difficult social climate when attempting to transfer between departments.
Sources
As of 2026-03-24Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviewers repeatedly flag short staffing, heavy assignments, and high patient-to-nurse ratios, and one nurse described weak support when trying to transfer departments.
Sources
As of 2024-06-25 · 2026-03-24Source: indeed.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?
Living in Jefferson City, TN
Jefferson City sits in East Tennessee near Douglas Lake, offering nurses a small-town feel with easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains. Home to Carson-Newman University, this community blends rural charm with proximity to Knoxville's amenities, making it appealing for those seeking a quieter pace between shifts.
Browse roles in Jefferson City- State price level · Tennessee
- 8% below the national average
- State index 91.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $851/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $60,638/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital hire new grads?
All 2 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are rotating shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ICU (1) and mixed acuity (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Compact license OK
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Compact license OK
Sources
- facebook.com/TennovaHealthcareJeffersonMemorial/posts/join-us-for-our-rn-hiring-event-and-explore-opportunities-in-icu-medsurg-operati/1422511426565928
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-24
- indeed.com/cmp/Tennova-Healthcare---Jefferson-Memorial-Hospital-1/job-titles/Registered-Nurse
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2022-08-02
- talents.vaia.com/companies/tennova-healthcare-jefferson-memorial-hospital/rn-med-surg-sign-on-bonus-53159257
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-24
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