In range for Tennessee travel rolesTennessee travel postings that state pay run $1,720/week to $2,790/week, the middle half $1,860/week to $2,420/week, across 148 postings.
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring TN or compact RN licensure and prior travel nursing experience.
Details
14-bed Labor & Delivery unit within a hospital setting
Patient population consists of expecting individuals
Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
36 hours per week
Weekend shifts required
No block scheduling offered; flexibility to meet unit staffing needs is required
Floating required to NICU and Post Partum as part of the Helping Hands program
Uses Cerner and GE Centricity EMR systems
Requirements
Active TN or multistate RN license required
Minimum of 2 years of L&D nursing experience required
Prior travel nursing experience required
Must be able to circulate
Current certifications required: BLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring, and ACLS
Additional Information
Surgical scrubs provided
Unit staff create the schedule
No time off approved from 9/19 through 10/17 due to an Epic Go Live
Orientation dates are limited to 11/16, 11/30, and 12/14 only, with no other start dates available
Local candidates accepted
Radius rule of 75 miles applies, with local candidates accepted at a lower rate
Neighborhoods+Nurses and healthcare professionals relocating to Clarksville often navigate residential options based on two key interstate corridors: Exit 4 and Exit 11 along Interstate 24. Sango, situated off Exit 11 and Highway 41A, is a quieter, upscale suburban-to-rural area featuring larger lots, established homes, and newer subdivisions with easier access toward Nashville. Rossview is a popular choice combining newer master-planned housing with rapid access to I-24 and proximity to Fort Campbell. Liberty Park, located about 7.5 miles west of downtown near Gate 10, offers established single-family homes convenient to military facilities. For entry-level options, West Creek (West Creek Farms), roughly 5.5 miles north of downtown, features some of the city's most affordable newer construction within walking distance of local schools. Historic downtown Clarksville provides walkable, historic living near the Cumberland River, Austin Peay State University, and local arts venues.
Nurses and healthcare professionals relocating to Clarksville often navigate residential options based on two key interstate corridors: Exit 4 and Exit 11 along Interstate 24. Sango, situated off Exit 11 and Highway 41A, is a quieter, upscale suburban-to-rural area featuring larger lots, established homes, and newer subdivisions with easier access toward Nashville. Rossview is a popular choice combining newer master-planned housing with rapid access to I-24 and proximity to Fort Campbell.
Liberty Park, located about 7.5 miles west of downtown near Gate 10, offers established single-family homes convenient to military facilities. For entry-level options, West Creek (West Creek Farms), roughly 5.5 miles north of downtown, features some of the city's most affordable newer construction within walking distance of local schools.
Historic downtown Clarksville provides walkable, historic living near the Cumberland River, Austin Peay State University, and local arts venues.
Getting around+Automobile travel dominates commuting in Clarksville, with Interstate 24 serving as the primary arterial spine through Montgomery County. The Exit 4 corridor along Wilma Rudolph Boulevard acts as the primary commercial hub and is notorious among locals for heavy traffic congestion and multi-cycle traffic lights during peak hours. For healthcare workers traveling south toward Nashville medical centers, the roughly 45-to-50-mile trip on I-24 can easily stretch from a normal 50-minute drive into a 90-minute slog between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. To mitigate regional congestion, some commuters rely on Park & Ride transit services operated by WeGo Transit, while those working locally at Clarksville facilities or Fort Campbell experience significantly more manageable drive times.
Automobile travel dominates commuting in Clarksville, with Interstate 24 serving as the primary arterial spine through Montgomery County. The Exit 4 corridor along Wilma Rudolph Boulevard acts as the primary commercial hub and is notorious among locals for heavy traffic congestion and multi-cycle traffic lights during peak hours.
For healthcare workers traveling south toward Nashville medical centers, the roughly 45-to-50-mile trip on I-24 can easily stretch from a normal 50-minute drive into a 90-minute slog between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. To mitigate regional congestion, some commuters rely on Park & Ride transit services operated by WeGo Transit, while those working locally at Clarksville facilities or Fort Campbell experience significantly more manageable drive times.
Outdoors+Clarksville sits at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers, anchoring more than 30 local parks and two state parks. Dunbar Cave State Park offers hiking trails surrounding a prehistoric cave system with ancient Native American cave art. Along the riverfront, the downtown riverwalk and Liberty Park & Marina provide boating ramps, walking paths, fishing access, and a dog park. Rotary Park features extensive hiking and biking trails through rolling wooded terrain, while Woodlawn Park and nearby regional green spaces cater to year-round recreational activities.
Clarksville sits at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers, anchoring more than 30 local parks and two state parks. Dunbar Cave State Park offers hiking trails surrounding a prehistoric cave system with ancient Native American cave art.
Along the riverfront, the downtown riverwalk and Liberty Park & Marina provide boating ramps, walking paths, fishing access, and a dog park. Rotary Park features extensive hiking and biking trails through rolling wooded terrain, while Woodlawn Park and nearby regional green spaces cater to year-round recreational activities.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Clarksville
Located at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers, Clarksville stands out as one of Tennessee's most dynamic border cities, defined by its blend of collegiate vitality from Austin Peay State University and deep military connections to nearby Fort Campbell. For nurses considering a relocation, Clarksville offers an appealing alternative to metropolitan Nashville, providing detached suburban neighborhoods and active riverfront parks within roughly 45 miles of Music City. Residential life largely revolves around key highway intersections: the Exit 4 corridor on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard functions as the bustling retail hub, while Exit 11 in Sango and master-planned pockets like Rossview offer quieter subdivisions and larger lots. Cultural landmarks such as the Roxy Regional Theatre, the Customs House Museum, and unique dining spots like The Mailroom bring distinct character to the historic core, while Dunbar Cave State Park and Liberty Park Marina deliver extensive green spaces. Healthcare workers must balance these benefits against practical commute realities: while local hospital commutes are manageable, traveling south on Interstate 24 toward Nashville during morning peak hours is prone to heavy delays, and the transient military presence keeps the local rental market moving quickly.
