Parkwest Medical Center is a 359-bed hospital in Knoxville, TN — .
4 openings posted here, advertised at $2,240 to $2,549 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Parkwest Medical Center has 4 openings posted across 3 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,240 to $2,549, with a median of $2,291. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Tennessee median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVICU | 2 | $2,240 | $2,240 | — | Night |
| L&D | 1 | $2,291 | $2,291 | 2% under | Night |
| OR | 1 | $2,549 | $2,549 | 3% over | Day |
The comparison is against the Tennessee median advertised rate for the same specialty. Parkwest Medical Center posts above it in 1 of 2 specialties with a comparison.
CVICU: 2 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,240 a week. L&D: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $2,291 a week, 2% under the Tennessee median for L&D. OR: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,549 a week, 3% over the Tennessee median for OR.
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.
23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 26 | $2,484 | 1,084 | $1,920 |
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville | 12 | $2,014 | 698 | $1,570 |
| Methodist Hospitals of Memphis | Memphis | 11 | $2,534 | 1,322 | $1,305 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville | 7 | $2,372 | 302 | $1,570 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | Johnson City | 4 | $2,903 | 569 | $1,150 |
1 travel nurse review, 2.2★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.2 |
| Culture | 2.0 |
| Management | 2.0 |
| Safety | 1.0 |
| Workload | 1.0 |
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…