Graduate Nurse Jobs in Tennessee
Graduate Nurse jobs in Tennessee are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in hospital systems, acute care facilities, and community health settings across Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include HCA Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Ascension Saint Thomas, each running active new-graduate pipelines year-round. The most sought-after specialties for new graduates are medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency nursing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Graduate Nurse Associate, Step-down Unit
Full Time, 72 hours per pay priod, Day shifts
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.
In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.
Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!
Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.
2 Montvue, Step-down Unit:
Position Summary:
- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (appropriate delegation grid competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served.
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry.
- Employs all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job.
- Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy.
- Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration.
- If trained and competency demonstrated, empties drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and records intake and output.
- Helps to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment.
- Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients.
- Demonstrates effective therapeutic communication skills.
- Documents/maintains patient record as appropriate. Basic charting, admission history, basic observations under guidance of RN.
- Observes and reports significant changes in patient condition to RN.
- Obtains RN signature on all entries.
- Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure.
- Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Graduate Nurse Associate, Step-down Unit
Full Time, 72 hours per pay priod, Day shifts
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.
In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.
Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!
Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.
2 Montvue, Step-down Unit:
Position Summary:
- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (appropriate delegation grid competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served.
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry.
- Employs all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job.
- Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy.
- Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration.
- If trained and competency demonstrated, empties drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and records intake and output.
- Helps to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment.
- Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients.
- Demonstrates effective therapeutic communication skills.
- Documents/maintains patient record as appropriate. Basic charting, admission history, basic observations under guidance of RN.
- Observes and reports significant changes in patient condition to RN.
- Obtains RN signature on all entries.
- Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure.
- Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in graduate nurse jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee RN license or eligibility to obtain one through the Tennessee Board of Nursing
- Graduation from an accredited associate or bachelor of science in nursing program
- Passing NCLEX-RN score or scheduled exam date within employer's onboarding window
- Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider such as the American Heart Association
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems
Graduate Nurse Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a graduate nurse in Tennessee?
To become a graduate nurse in Tennessee, you must graduate from an accredited nursing program and pass the NCLEX-RN to obtain your registered nurse license through the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Tennessee participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may practice in Tennessee without obtaining a separate state license. Most employers begin onboarding before your exam results are final, provided you have a scheduled test date.
Which companies hire graduate nurses in Tennessee?
Employers hiring graduate nurses in Tennessee right now include Ascension, Tenet Healthcare, and Select Specialty Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Tennessee's large integrated health systems, particularly those anchored in Nashville and Memphis, tend to run structured new-graduate residency cohorts that open several times a year.
Which Tennessee cities have the most graduate nurse jobs?
The cities with the most graduate nurse openings in Tennessee are Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. Nashville leads because it serves as the headquarters for several major national hospital systems and hosts a dense concentration of academic medical centers, while Memphis and Knoxville draw volume from large regional health systems and university-affiliated hospitals that continuously recruit new graduates.
Are there remote graduate nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Graduate nurse roles are almost entirely hands-on and require physical presence on a unit or in a clinic, so remote work is not typical for this position. About 0% of graduate nurse openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions generally involve telephone triage, care coordination, or utilization review rather than bedside clinical care.
How can I get hired as a graduate nurse in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a nurse residency program, which is the standard hiring track for new graduates at large Tennessee health systems such as HCA Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Ascension Saint Thomas. These residencies are cohort-based, paid, and designed for nurses with no prior RN experience. Candidates who complete a capstone or senior clinical rotation at a Tennessee facility often gain an advantage, and holding an active Tennessee RN license or compact license before the application deadline strengthens every application.
Where can I find and apply to graduate nurse jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to graduate nurse jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your specialty interest and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever listings fit your background and availability.
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