Travel Step Down RN - $1,882 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Powell, Tennessee.

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

MedSurg Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

This position is for a MedSurg Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) who will be responsible for providing total patient care within a stepdown unit. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on delivering high-quality care to patients who require closer monitoring than in a standard medical-surgical unit.

North Knoxville, TN

• Shift: 7 AM - 7 PM
• Orientation Duration: 13 weeks

• Patient Ratio: 5:1, sometimes up to 6:1
• Number of Beds: 28

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a MedSurg or Stepdown setting
• Certifications Required:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • TN Registered Nurse License

The RN will manage total patient care, focusing on assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with established standards and policies.

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• EMR System: Cerner
• Request Time Off (RTO): Blackout dates during holidays are required but may be discussed.

Applicants must be located more than 50 miles from the facility to meet travel requirements. This position does not require floating to other units or participation in on-call duties.

Interested candidates should submit their applications including relevant experience and certifications. Please ensure to include your home address in the submission.

Thrive Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Stepdown,07:00:00-19:00:00

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.