RN Cath-Lab

North Knoxville Medical Center

Powell, Tennessee

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 3 · New grads welcomed

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Unit and setting: Cath-Lab · Hospital
License: RN licenseRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $7,500

Benefits

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus

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North Knoxville Medical Center

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The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.

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In Powell, TN

Powell, TN

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Life in Powell, TN

NeighborhoodsPowell is an unincorporated community situated in northern Knox County, bordered by residential areas like Sterchi Hills as well as North Knoxville communities including Oakwood and Old North Knoxville. For healthcare workers, living north of Interstate 40 offers a practical suburban lifestyle that avoids the heavier interstate congestion found around western rental nodes like Cedar Bluff and Farragut. Residential options range from established single-family subdivisions and newer suburban developments in Sterchi Hills to historic bungalow neighborhoods closer to Knoxville's urban core.

Powell is an unincorporated community situated in northern Knox County, bordered by residential areas like Sterchi Hills as well as North Knoxville communities including Oakwood and Old North Knoxville. For healthcare workers, living north of Interstate 40 offers a practical suburban lifestyle that avoids the heavier interstate congestion found around western rental nodes like Cedar Bluff and Farragut.

Residential options range from established single-family subdivisions and newer suburban developments in Sterchi Hills to historic bungalow neighborhoods closer to Knoxville's urban core.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: sparefoot.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: randpropertymanagement.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundCommuting from Powell is heavily car-dependent, as public transit coverage does not adequately serve suburban Knox County. Powell's placement north of the Interstate 40 corridor allows medical personnel to bypass severe freeway bottlenecks when traveling toward Knoxville medical facilities or regional hubs like Oak Ridge. Across the Knoxville metro, typical commutes average roughly twenty minutes, though shift workers should expect localized delays along major county arterials during morning and evening rush hours.

Commuting from Powell is heavily car-dependent, as public transit coverage does not adequately serve suburban Knox County. Powell's placement north of the Interstate 40 corridor allows medical personnel to bypass severe freeway bottlenecks when traveling toward Knoxville medical facilities or regional hubs like Oak Ridge.

Across the Knoxville metro, typical commutes average roughly twenty minutes, though shift workers should expect localized delays along major county arterials during morning and evening rush hours.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: randpropertymanagement.com

OutdoorsLiving in northern Knox County offers a prime launchpad for outdoor activities, from relaxing along the Tennessee River to taking day trips into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Closer to the urban center, healthcare workers spend off-shift hours strolling World's Fair Park by the Sunsphere, walking the riverfront at Volunteer Landing, or utilizing local paved greenways and county parks for running and cycling.

Living in northern Knox County offers a prime launchpad for outdoor activities, from relaxing along the Tennessee River to taking day trips into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Closer to the urban center, healthcare workers spend off-shift hours strolling World's Fair Park by the Sunsphere, walking the riverfront at Volunteer Landing, or utilizing local paved greenways and county parks for running and cycling.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: sparefoot.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: downtownknoxville.org Source 4: thehonestlocal.com

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Living in Powell

Powell offers relocating nurses a peaceful suburban enclave in northern Knox County that combines quiet neighborhood living with rapid access to regional healthcare hubs. A primary logistical benefit of choosing Powell is its location north of Interstate 40, which helps commuters avoid the heavy corridor congestion that often bogs down West Knoxville while keeping downtown hospitals and Oak Ridge medical sites within a manageable drive. Life here revolves around quiet residential subdivisions like Sterchi Hills, paired with straightforward access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Volunteer Landing on the Tennessee River, and the vibrant patios and live music venues of Market Square and the Old City. Candidates should consider several practical tradeoffs: the community is strictly car-dependent due to minimal public transit, and ongoing regional growth has strained local road capacity. Additionally, hot, humid summers and notoriously elevated seasonal pollen counts can take some adjustment. Overall, Powell serves as a balanced, family-friendly home base for medical professionals who desire mountain recreation and suburban serenity without sacrificing urban convenience.

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As of 2026-08Source 1: sparefoot.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: downtownknoxville.org

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