For new graduate nurses
New Grad Nurse Residency Programs in Knoxville, TN
4 hospitals and health systems in the Knoxville area have 6 new grad RN jobs open today, 2 of them posted as a nurse residency, and 1 job for nursing students. Each is read every night from the hospital's own job board, with the cohort it starts in and the pay it states.
The Knoxville area here is the Knoxville, TN metropolitan area.
Units hiring new grads
The units the postings name, with how many jobs name each.
Hospitals hiring new grad RNs in Knoxville
Most open jobs in the area first, with the cohorts, units and pay of their postings here.
| Hospital | Open jobs | Cohorts named | Units | Posted pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health | 2 | December 2026 | Intensive care (ICU) | Not stated |
| Select Medical | 2 | December 2026 | Several | Not stated |
| Encompass Health | 1 | Not named | Several | Not stated |
| Genesis HealthCare | 1 | Not named | Several | $33-$33/hr |
Open new grad RN jobs in Knoxville
Residencies, new grad RN jobs and graduate nurse (GN) jobs, newest first. Each opens its full posting and applies on the hospital's own job board.
- Registered Nurse (RN) - New GraduateSelect Medical · Knoxville, TN · today
- Registered Nurse (RN) - December 2026 New GraduateSelect Medical · Powell, TN · 4d ago
- RN - Graduate Nurse, GNGenesis HealthCare · Maynardville, TN · 2w ago$33.00/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Resident, December 2026, ICU MedicalPrisma Health · Maryville, TN · 1mo ago
- Graduate NurseEncompass Health · Knoxville, TN · 9mo ago
Nurse extern and student nurse jobs in Knoxville
Paid jobs for nursing students, often the way into a hospital's residency after graduation.
- Student Nurse Tech - Per DiemSelect Medical · Powell, TN · 4d ago$21.00/hr
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Frequently asked questions
Which hospitals in Knoxville have nurse residency programs?
4 hospitals and health systems in the Knoxville area have new grad RN jobs open today: Prisma Health (2), Select Medical (2), Encompass Health (1) and Genesis HealthCare (1). Each one's jobs are read every night from its own job board.
When do Knoxville nurse residencies start?
The Knoxville postings open today name December 2026 (3 jobs); the others name no start date and are usually filled as new graduates are licensed. Hospitals hire residents months before they start, so apply as soon as the cohort you want is posted.
How much do new grad nurses make in Knoxville?
The Knoxville new grad RN jobs open today post from $33 to $33 an hour across their posted ranges (1 posting states a rate). That is the base rate; shift differentials and sign-on bonuses, where a posting offers them, are in the posting itself.
Which units hire new grad nurses in Knoxville?
The Knoxville new grad RN postings open today name intensive care (icu) (2). Most residencies hire into one unit, so apply to the postings for the units you want.
Can I apply before I pass the NCLEX?
Yes, at most hospitals: residencies hire new graduates before they are licensed, and a posting marked "GN" or "Graduate Nurse" takes nurses who have graduated but not yet passed the NCLEX. You need an active RN license in the job's state by the date the posting states.