Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary
$37.25/hour
The average salary for a Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Tennessee is $37.25 per hour. This is 38% lower than the US average of $51.57.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$37.25/hour
Tennessee
38% lower than the US average.
$51.57/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $37 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
How does the pay for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($23). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $37 per hour — North Carolina pays 50% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| South Carolina | $23 | $23 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $40 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Franklin, TN
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- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Franklin, TN
$35-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Murfreesboro, TN
$34-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
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