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A travel nurse guide to Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City Medical Center is a 445-bed Ballad Health hospital and a Level I trauma center, one of six in Tennessee. Travel nurses here also work at Franklin Woods Community Hospital and nearby facilities, and our furnished home is about 5 minutes from the medical center by car.
- Main hospital
- Johnson City Medical Center
- Trauma level
- Level I
- Licensed beds
- 445
- From our home
- 5 minutes
Commute from our Johnson City home
| Johnson City Medical Center | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| ETSU Quillen College of Medicine | 5 minutes |
| VA Medical Center, Mountain Home | 6 minutes |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | 10 minutes |
What to ask before you sign for housing
- Are there real blackout blinds in the bedrooms, for day sleeping after nights?
- Is the street quiet during the day?
- Are utilities and internet included, or billed on top of rent?
- Is there a washer and dryer inside the home?
- Can the lease match a 13-week contract, and how simple is an extension if you renew?
- Will the landlord work with your agency or housing stipend?
Our home answers yes to each one, and our healthcare housing page has the terms.
Where to go on days off
- Buffalo Mountain Park: a 725-acre nature preserve for hiking and picnics
- Tweetsie Trail: a flat rail trail of about 10 miles to Elizabethton, on crushed stone
- Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park: over 40 acres of trails, a short ride from downtown
- Historic Jonesborough: a walkable Main Street in Tennessee's oldest town
Common questions
What hospitals are in Johnson City, TN?
Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital are part of Ballad Health, and the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center is at nearby Mountain Home.
Is Johnson City Medical Center a trauma center?
Yes. It is a Level I trauma center, the highest level, and one of six in Tennessee.
Do you rent to travel nurses for 13 weeks?
Yes. We offer rates aligned with 13-week contracts, a simple extension if you renew, and direct billing with approved staffing agencies.
Related
Sources
- Ballad Health: Trauma Care
- ETSU Quillen College of Medicine: Johnson City Medical Center
- Visit Johnson City: Top Things to Do
- TrailLink: Tweetsie Trail
Last reviewed November 2026.
Take your time finding the right place
See an estimate for your dates, and Sophia will write back with a quote.