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19 nursing jobs in Fayetteville, TN

Fayetteville sits in southern Tennessee near the Alabama border, offering a quiet, small-town pace rooted in rural charm. Its historic downtown square hosts community events and local shops. For nurses seeking a slower lifestyle with close-knit community ties, this Lincoln County seat delivers classic Tennessee hospitality without big-city congestion.

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Hiring here: Huntsville Hospital Health System (12) · HH Health System-Lincoln (3) · Donalson Care Center (1) · Fresenius Medical Care (1) · Lincoln Health System (1) · Southern Family Medicine (1)

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Southern Family Medicine

Fayetteville, TN

  • LPN
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Registered Nurse (RN)

Donalson Care Center

Fayetteville, TN

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Tuition reimbursement

Lincoln Health System

Fayetteville, TN · Health system employer

  • LPN
  • Local contract
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HH Health System-Lincoln

Fayetteville, TN · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Rotating shift
  • Travel contract
Fresenius Medical Care logo

Fresenius Medical Care

Fayetteville, TN

  • New grads welcomed
  • RN

Huntsville Hospital Health System

Fayetteville, TN · Health system employer

  • RN
HH Health System-Lincoln logo

HH Health System-Lincoln

Fayetteville, TN · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Rotating shift
  • Travel contract

Huntsville Hospital Health System

Fayetteville, TN · Health system employer

  • RN
HH Health System-Lincoln logo

HH Health System-Lincoln

Fayetteville, TN · Health system employer

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Rotating shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System

10 open roles

RN Staff CC - LMC Nursing Home - FT

Fayetteville, TN · Posted yesterday

  • RN
  • RN
  • LPN
  • Day shift
  • LPN
  • Night shift

LPN Temp - LMC Nursing Home - PRN

Fayetteville, TN · Posted today

  • LPN
  • Per diem

LPN Temp - LMC Nursing Home - PRN, Days

Fayetteville, TN · Posted today

  • LPN
  • Day shift
  • Per diem

RN Staff CC - Lincoln Nursing Home - Full time

Fayetteville, TN · Posted yesterday

  • RN

RN Staff - Lincoln Medical Center - PRN

Fayetteville, TN · Posted yesterday

  • RN
  • Per diem

RN Staff - Lincoln Medical Center - 0.6 FTE, Nights

Fayetteville, TN · Posted yesterday

  • RN

Working and living in Fayetteville

· 19 open roles

Living costs

Median gross rent
$779/mo
Rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$49,223/yr
All local households, not nurse pay

Census ACS 2024

Open to new grads

1 postings explicitly welcome new grads.

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New to our board this week

12 current postings first appeared here in the past seven days.

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Credentials accepted

  • RN13
  • LPN6

One posting may accept more than one credential.

Shifts listed

  • Days3
  • Rotating3
  • per-diem2
  • Nights1

Postings may list several shifts or leave the shift unspecified.

Living in Fayetteville

Fayetteville offers relocating nurses an authentic small-town Tennessee setting defined by a bustling historic downtown square, quiet country roads, and close proximity to the Alabama state line.

More about life here

Situated in Lincoln County, the community provides a peaceful, non-touristy environment where local daily life centers on homegrown spots like Java Road Cafe and weekend recreation at nearby Tims Ford Lake. With an average commute of roughly 17 minutes, clinical staff can easily reach local facilities or make direct drives across regional corridors without battling metropolitan gridlock.

The lifestyle tradeoff is distinct: nightlife and high-density specialty services are limited in town, meaning major cultural outings or advanced retail trips require traveling toward Huntsville or Murfreesboro. However, for nurses seeking a welcoming pace of life, four gentle seasons, and a community where neighbors know one another by name, Fayetteville delivers steady Middle Tennessee charm.

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As of Sep 16, 2026
Neighborhoods

Residential living in and around Fayetteville centers on the historic downtown core and spreads into surrounding Lincoln County communities. Residents looking for neighborhood settings often look within Fayetteville proper or just south toward Park City, while others seek rural acreage in nearby communities such as Flintville and Petersburg.

Those balancing ties to regional employment hubs also consider border-adjacent communities along the corridor into northern Alabama, such as Hazel Green and Meridianville.

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Housing

Housing stock in Fayetteville primarily consists of established single-family homes, historic properties near the city center, and newer ranch builds or farm properties across Lincoln County. Rental inventory is relatively modest, leaning toward smaller apartment communities and converted single-family rentals.

Neighborhoods closer to town offer neighborhood walkability, whereas outlying county areas provide larger parcels and privacy at accessible price tiers.

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Getting around

Fayetteville is heavily car-dependent, with an average local commute of approximately 17 minutes. Commuters navigate regional arterial highways connecting Lincoln County north toward Middle Tennessee and south across the state line toward the Huntsville metro area.

Public transit is virtually nonexistent for daily hospital shifts, so reliable personal transportation is essential for healthcare workers commuting locally or regionally.

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Food and dining

Dining in Fayetteville revolves around its historic downtown district, which is home to an assortment of independent cafes and hometown eateries. Downtown destinations like Java Road Cafe serve as local gathering spots for coffee, breakfast, and casual lunches.

Late-night dining options are minimal compared to larger cities, with most options consisting of regional diners and standard roadside establishments.

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Outdoors

Outdoor life in the Fayetteville area features local city and county parks alongside quick access to Middle Tennessee waterways and rolling hills. Residents frequently travel short distances to regional destinations like Tims Ford State Park and Tims Ford Lake in neighboring Franklin County for boating, fishing, hiking, and camping.

The area's extended warm season allows for nearly year-round outdoor recreation.

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Arts and culture

Fayetteville's cultural landscape is grounded in small-town heritage, community events, and a vibrant downtown square featuring over two hundred local businesses, shops, and seasonal festivities. For larger cultural attractions, science museums, and entertainment venues, residents regularly make the easy drive south toward Huntsville, where major destinations like the U.S. Space & Rocket Center are easily accessible.

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Seasons and weather

Fayetteville experiences four distinct seasons characterized by a mild overall climate. Springs and autumns are pleasant and long, while summers are consistently warm and humid.

Winters are gentle, averaging around two inches of snowfall annually alongside abundant annual rainfall of roughly fifty-six inches, keeping the surrounding southern Tennessee landscape lush throughout the year.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source: livability.com
For families

Families in Fayetteville find a tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere centered on local Lincoln County and city schools, youth sports leagues, and civic gatherings. Outlying communities like Park City and Petersburg provide peaceful residential alternatives with low-traffic streets, while the town's quiet pace and low crime make it appealing for healthcare professionals raising children away from urban congestion.

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What locals say

Locals and newcomers describe Fayetteville as a welcoming, laid-back community that avoids the congestion and tourist bustle of larger Tennessee destinations. Community discussions note that while housing and living pace feel approachable compared to nearby metropolitan markets, local wages tend to be lower and everyday entertainment is limited.

Newcomers also advise researching practical infrastructure, such as high-speed internet availability in outlying rural pockets, before choosing a home.

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