Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$39.48/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Tennessee is $39.48 per hour. This is 29% lower than the US average of $50.86.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$39.48/hour
Tennessee
29% lower than the US average.
$50.86/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Acute Care Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($49) and South Carolina ($41). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Acute Care Nurses is $39 per hour — Georgia pays 34% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $53 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| South Carolina | $41 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Acute Care Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $45 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
- Smyrna, TN
$45+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Behavioral Health Med Surg
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$42-46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
- Smyrna, TN
$38-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$38-42/hour
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