Average Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,157/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Tennessee is $2,157 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,278.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$2,157/week

Tennessee

6% lower than the US average.

$2,278/week

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?

Knoxville, Tennessee pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,550 per week, followed by Jackson, Tennessee ($1,925) and Chattanooga, Tennessee ($1,925). Knoxville, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,816. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,157 per week — Knoxville, Tennessee pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Knoxville, Tennessee$2,550$2,816
Jackson, Tennessee$1,925$1,945
Chattanooga, Tennessee$1,925$2,200
How does the pay for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,624 per week, followed by Alabama ($2,474) and Pennsylvania ($2,442). West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,451. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,157 per week — West Virginia pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,624$3,451
Alabama$2,474$3,170
Pennsylvania$2,442$3,045
Kentucky$2,326$2,816
Ohio$2,314$3,347
Virginia$2,178$3,044
North Carolina$2,104$3,006
Georgia$1,925$2,515
South Carolina$1,876$3,022
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

TRS Healthcare pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,495 per week, followed by American Traveler ($2,285) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,140). TRS Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,819. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,157 per week — TRS Healthcare pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TRS Healthcare$2,495$2,819
American Traveler$2,285$2,285
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,140$2,200
TalentBurst, Inc$2,096$2,114
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,016$2,016
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,016$2,016
GHR Healthcare$2,016$2,016
Coast Medical Service$1,945$1,945
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$1,944$1,944
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,729$1,729

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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