Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$29.12/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Nashville, TN is $29.12 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Tennessee average of $37.70.
Last updated on November 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$29.12/hour
Nashville, TN
58% lower than the US average.
$37.70/hour
Tennessee
22% lower than the US average.
$45.99/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
Hendersonville, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 8% higher than the Nashville average of $36.95.
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 6% higher than the Nashville average of $36.95.
Smyrna, Tennessee
$43/hour
This is 13% higher than the Nashville average of $36.95.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $29 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 46% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $43 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $35 | $42 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $32 | $34 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Nashville?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $28 per hour. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $29 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $28 | $28 |
Last updated on November 16, 2025. 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 Med Surg
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$30-33/hour
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- Nashville, TN
$32+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$21-35/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$21-35/hour
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- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$21-35/hour
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