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Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Knoxville, TN for RNs

Find Top RN Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Knoxville, Tennessee

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ICU travel nurse jobs in and around Knoxville, Tennessee. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Knoxville’s ICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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We have 9 Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in Tennessee, and 307 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Harlan, Kentucky – 40831
    Distance from Knoxville: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,773 to $1,954
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Harlan, Kentucky – 40831
    Distance from Knoxville: 69 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,773 to $1,954
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Knoxville: 81 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,661 to $1,830
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. – 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Staff members say this Hospital is a great place to work because of the friendly atmosphere, supportive management, and opportunities for growth. – Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Hazard, Kentucky – 41701
    Distance from Knoxville: 98 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Hazard, Kentucky – 41701
    Distance from Knoxville: 98 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,879 to $2,071
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Marion, North Carolina – 28752
    Distance from Knoxville: 109 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,492 to $1,644
Weekly Pay*
ICU RN needed for mixed acuity patients at 30 bed community hospital located in the foothills of west NC mountains. 23 bed unit can go up to 1:5-6 staffing with PCTs. Complete with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, Marion’s historic Main Street District is home to many shops, restaurants, and annual festivals. 35 minutes east of Asheville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Marion, North Carolina – 28752
    Distance from Knoxville: 109 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,492 to $1,644
Weekly Pay*
ICU RN needed for mixed acuity patients at 30 bed community hospital located in the foothills of west NC mountains. 23 bed unit can go up to 1:5-6 staffing with PCTs. Complete with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, Marion’s historic Main Street District is home to many shops, restaurants, and annual festivals. 35 minutes east of Asheville.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Knoxville: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Respiratory Failure, DKA, drug overdose, alcohol withdrawal, sepsis, GI bleed Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:2; # of Beds: 11 to 20 Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Any Color or Pattern; Areas of Float Support: All ICU and Intermediate level of care units Special Procedures: RSI, Bedside procedures, CRRT, TTM, MTP
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Knoxville: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 800 physicians, the residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services. It is our mission to improve the health of our community in all we do.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Knoxville: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Gainesville Neuro ICU Primarily Stroke or post craniotomy, post TpA, ICP/EVDs. CRRT. Sheath Removal.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Knoxville: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 800 physicians, the residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services. It is our mission to improve the health of our community in all we do.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Knoxville: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Respiratory Failure, DKA, drug overdose, alcohol withdrawal, sepsis, GI bleed Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:2; # of Beds: 11 to 20 Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Any Color or Pattern; Areas of Float Support: All ICU and Intermediate level of care units Special Procedures: RSI, Bedside procedures, CRRT, TTM, MTP
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Knoxville: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 800 physicians, the residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services. It is our mission to improve the health of our community in all we do.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Knoxville: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 800 physicians, the residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services. It is our mission to improve the health of our community in all we do.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Knoxville: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Gainesville Neuro ICU Primarily Stroke or post craniotomy, post TpA, ICP/EVDs. CRRT. Sheath Removal.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Knoxville: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 800 physicians, the residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services. It is our mission to improve the health of our community in all we do.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Knoxville: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 800 physicians, the residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services. It is our mission to improve the health of our community in all we do.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Roswell, Georgia – 30076
    Distance from Knoxville: 136 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,502 to $1,655
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Nurse Critical Care is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Richlands, Virginia – 24641
    Distance from Knoxville: 142 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,088 to $2,301
Weekly Pay*
Clinch Valley Medical Center is a 175-bed acute care hospital with a growing integrated network of care that offers many services for our community all close to home. Today, our unwavering commitment to our patients ranks us as one of the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for quality of care – including patient safety and health outcomes.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Marietta, Georgia – 30060
    Distance from Knoxville: 143 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,498 to $1,651
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Nurse Critical Care is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40509
    Distance from Knoxville: 143 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 12
$2,021 to $2,227
Weekly Pay*
Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in the rapidly growing southeastern section of Lexington, Kentucky. We provide care for patients in Fayette and surrounding counties.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
    Distance from Knoxville: 147 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 12
$2,021 to $2,227
Weekly Pay*
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics and stroke care.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
    Distance from Knoxville: 147 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,021 to $2,227
Weekly Pay*
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics and stroke care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Knoxville: 154 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,498 to $1,651
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Nurse Critical Care is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
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Statistics on ICU RN Jobs in Knoxville, Tennessee

Here are some helpful statistics about ICU traveling nurse jobs in & near Knoxville. The data is based on the last three complete months of ICU job postings in the Knoxville and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Knoxville and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel ICU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Knoxville, TN

What types of shifts are most common for ICU travel jobs in Knoxville?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Knoxville and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Knoxville and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Knoxville can make an average of $1,430 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Knoxville and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Knoxville can make an average of $1,736 per week based on recent job availability data.

What is the most common contract for Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in Knoxville?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Intensive Care Unit job in Knoxville is 13 weeks.

Locating Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Knoxville

Other popular cities near Knoxville’s ICU job opportunities are Powell (7.8 miles), Maryville (14.4 miles) and Sevierville (21.1 miles). These are near to zip codes: 28779 (56.3 miles), 28712 (83.5 miles) and 41701 (97.8 miles).

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.