Average Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,165/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Tennessee is $2,165 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,231.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 55 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$2,165/week

Tennessee

3% lower than the US average.

$2,231/week

United States

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

Cookeville, Tennessee pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,294 per week, followed by Chattanooga, Tennessee ($2,080) and Knoxville, Tennessee ($2,016). Chattanooga, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,605. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,165 per week — Cookeville, Tennessee pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cookeville, Tennessee$2,294$2,565
Chattanooga, Tennessee$2,080$2,605
Knoxville, Tennessee$2,016$2,016
How does the pay for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,501 per week, followed by Oklahoma ($2,453) and Alabama ($2,448). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,900. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,165 per week — Illinois pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,501$3,900
Oklahoma$2,453$2,887
Alabama$2,448$3,250
Louisiana$2,319$2,319
Missouri$2,301$3,216
Kentucky$2,288$3,246
Georgia$2,282$3,021
Arkansas$2,104$2,609
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

Thrive Staffing pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,605 per week, followed by Care Team Solutions ($2,565) and LeaderStat ($2,550). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,165 per week — Thrive Staffing pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Thrive Staffing$2,605$2,605
Care Team Solutions$2,565$2,565
LeaderStat$2,550$2,550
Zack Group$2,435$2,435
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,394$2,394
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,394$2,394
Genie Healthcare$2,374$2,374
PRN Healthcare$2,321$2,321
Nightingale Nurses$2,269$2,269
Triage Staffing$2,231$2,231

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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