Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$1,873/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Tennessee is $1,873 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $2,120.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 22 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$1,873/week

Tennessee

13% lower than the US average.

$2,120/week

United States

Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?

Only Murfreesboro, Tennessee reports pay data for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $1,746 per week. Murfreesboro, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,824. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,873 per week — Murfreesboro, Tennessee pays 7% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Murfreesboro, Tennessee$1,746$1,824
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,173 per week, followed by Virginia ($1,975) and Pennsylvania ($1,947). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,764. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,873 per week — Kentucky pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$2,173$2,654
Virginia$1,975$2,603
Pennsylvania$1,947$2,265
Ohio$1,912$2,294
North Carolina$1,884$2,764
South Carolina$1,872$2,320
Alabama$1,806$1,953
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

Horizon Health pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,212 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($2,032) and Vibra Travels ($2,032). Horizon Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,246. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,873 per week — Horizon Health pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Horizon Health$2,212$2,246
ALOIS Healthcare$2,032$2,032
Vibra Travels$2,032$2,032
GLC On-The-Go$1,968$1,968
Care Career$1,887$1,887
Prime Staffing$1,872$1,872
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,862$1,906
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,851$1,851
LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care$1,827$1,827
Supplemental Health Care$1,826$1,889

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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