In range for Tennessee travel rolesTennessee travel postings that state pay run $1,720/week to $2,600/week, the middle half $1,860/week to $2,400/week, across 144 postings.
American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Neuro Stepdown position requiring MS/Tele experience, Epic proficiency, and an active TN or compact RN license.
Details
Work on a Neuro/Surgical Telemetry stepdown unit
Patient ratio of 1:4-5
Schedule consists of 3x12-hour day shifts from 0645-1915
No on-call requirements
Weekend requirement of 3 shifts per 4-week schedule
Holiday availability required
Float to other MS/Tele units or low acuity ICU as needed
Requirements
Active Tennessee or compact RN license required
Current
certifications
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
Minimum 1 year of MS/Tele experience required
Epic charting experience within the last 18 months required
Must pass Epic competency exam on site
Skills required include IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and neurological/psychiatric care for CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury patients
Additional Information
Provide stepdown-level nursing care for neuro and surgical telemetry patients
Candidates requiring respirator fit testing must be clean-shaven
Local candidates and first-time travelers are accepted at the same bill rate
Neighborhoods+North Jackson along North Highland Avenue, Oil Well Road, and University Parkway is the primary residential hub for healthcare professionals, featuring established subdivisions and quick access to Union University and commercial corridors. Midtown and the LANA district attract residents who favor walkable streets and character homes showcasing craftsman and colonial architecture. Nearby Bemis appeals to those seeking a tight-knit community with historic mill-town housing, while the growing bedroom community of Medina to the northeast and East Jackson along Airways Boulevard and US-70 offer newer developments and quiet residential living.
North Jackson along North Highland Avenue, Oil Well Road, and University Parkway is the primary residential hub for healthcare professionals, featuring established subdivisions and quick access to Union University and commercial corridors. Midtown and the LANA district attract residents who favor walkable streets and character homes showcasing craftsman and colonial architecture.
Nearby Bemis appeals to those seeking a tight-knit community with historic mill-town housing, while the growing bedroom community of Medina to the northeast and East Jackson along Airways Boulevard and US-70 offer newer developments and quiet residential living.
Getting around+Daily commutes in Jackson are typically easy and brief, with average travel times running under fifteen minutes across the metro area. Interstate 40 serves as the primary east-west spine, connecting with major thoroughfares like North Highland Avenue, University Parkway, and Airways Boulevard to link residential neighborhoods directly to regional medical facilities. Surface parking at major medical centers and commercial centers is readily available, making personal vehicles the dominant and most efficient way to navigate the city.
Daily commutes in Jackson are typically easy and brief, with average travel times running under fifteen minutes across the metro area. Interstate 40 serves as the primary east-west spine, connecting with major thoroughfares like North Highland Avenue, University Parkway, and Airways Boulevard to link residential neighborhoods directly to regional medical facilities.
Surface parking at major medical centers and commercial centers is readily available, making personal vehicles the dominant and most efficient way to navigate the city.
Outdoors+Outdoor spaces in Jackson center on accessible public parks and dedicated athletic centers. Cypress Grove Nature Park offers a peaceful natural refuge, while Liberty Garden provides walking paths and scenic plant displays. Sports and recreation converge at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, a premier baseball facility hosting regional youth tournaments, as well as the open lawn at the AMP at the Market for outdoor civic gatherings.
Outdoor spaces in Jackson center on accessible public parks and dedicated athletic centers. Cypress Grove Nature Park offers a peaceful natural refuge, while Liberty Garden provides walking paths and scenic plant displays.
Sports and recreation converge at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, a premier baseball facility hosting regional youth tournaments, as well as the open lawn at the AMP at the Market for outdoor civic gatherings.
Positioned midway between Nashville and Memphis along Interstate 40, Jackson serves as the healthcare and commercial anchor of West Tennessee. For relocating nurses, the city delivers an accessible lifestyle defined by exceptionally short commutes, typically taking under fifteen minutes from residential neighborhoods to clinical facilities. Healthcare professionals frequently settle in North Jackson near North Highland Avenue and University Parkway for immediate access to hospital campuses, shopping, and dining, or choose the neighboring community of Medina for newer subdivisions and top-tier schools. Those who appreciate historic character find vintage craftsman charm in Midtown and the walkable LANA district. Daily life revolves around local staples such as Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store, outdoor concerts at the AMP at the Market, and weekend trips to the West Tennessee Farmers Market or Cypress Grove Nature Park. However, newcomers should expect clear tradeoffs: late-night dining and nightlife are modest, recreational amenities are limited compared to major metros, and safety varies noticeably between neighborhoods. Jackson is ideal for nurses prioritizing career stability, minimal traffic stress, and genuine Southern community ties.
