Parkwest Medical Center is a 359-bed hospital in Knoxville, TN — .
5 openings posted here, advertised at $2,240 to $3,021 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Parkwest Medical Center has 5 openings posted across 4 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,240 to $3,021, with a median of $2,876. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Tennessee median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCU | 2 | $2,824 – $3,021 | $2,922 | 19% over | Night |
| CVICU | 1 | $2,240 | $2,240 | — | Night |
| L&D | 1 | $3,021 | $3,021 | 12% over | Night |
| OR | 1 | $2,876 | $2,876 | 18% over | Day |
The comparison is against the Tennessee median advertised rate for the same specialty. Parkwest Medical Center posts above it in 3 of 3 specialties with a comparison.
PCU: 2 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,824 to $3,021 a week, 19% over the Tennessee median for PCU. CVICU: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $2,240 a week. L&D: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $3,021 a week, 12% over the Tennessee median for L&D.
Over the last 49 days the median advertised weekly rate at Parkwest Medical Center has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,876 across 5 openings, 11% above $2,584 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Knoxville, TN runs utilities 28% below and housing 17% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Knoxville, TN metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7% below |
| Housing | 17% below |
| Utilities | 28% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 5% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Knoxville is $1,570 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,280.
Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages.
24 traveler listings within 25 miles of Parkwest Medical Center.
Other Tennessee hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville | 13 | $2,014 | 698 | $1,570 |
| Methodist Hospitals of Memphis | Memphis | 10 | $2,723 | 1,322 | $1,305 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | Johnson City | 8 | $2,627 | 569 | $1,150 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 4 | $2,435 | 1,084 | $1,920 |
| Jackson-madison County General Hospital | Jackson | 1 | $2,081 | 581 | $1,260 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 2.9★ overall, 50% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.9 |
| Culture | 3.0 |
| Management | 3.0 |
| Safety | 2.0 |
| Workload | 2.0 |
Pros: Was terrified after the reviews but never had a bad experience and was sad to leave. Self scheduling, got all my shifts in a row every week. CNAs do vitals and EKGs. Travelers can charge. Floated 3 ti…
Cons: 4-7 patients a night on nights. Charge usually ends up with a full load. Lost the lab draw MA on nights toward the end. Travelers float first. Day parking is a nightmare. Cerner.
Pros: The staff themselves seem to be the only consistent bright spot. Multiple people mentioned coworkers being kind and helpful, and some units like L&D and parts of the OR reportedly had solid experience…
Cons: Ratios are the biggest issue. Multiple reports of 1:8–9 on med/surg and tele, PCU 1:5, and ICU tripling. Night shift frequently without CNAs, phlebotomy, or charge coverage. Several travelers describe…