Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,871/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Athens, TN is $1,871 per week. This is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of $1,931.

Last updated on March 27, 2026. Based on 588 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Athens, TN compared to State and National Averages

$1,871/week

Athens, TN

15% lower than the US average.

$1,931/week

Tennessee

11% lower than the US average.

$2,153/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities

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Highlands, North Carolina

$1,731/week

This is 8% lower than the Athens average of $1,877.

Canton, Georgia

$1,727/week

This is 9% lower than the Athens average of $1,877.

Cartersville, Georgia

$1,786/week

This is 5% lower than the Athens average of $1,877.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Memphis, Tennessee$2,280$2,929
Bristol, Tennessee$2,187$2,506
Smyrna, Tennessee$2,182$2,182
Kingsport, Tennessee$2,164$2,335
Lebanon, Tennessee$2,100$2,100
Knoxville, Tennessee$2,093$2,506
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Athens?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,173$2,173
LifePoint$2,068$2,110
LeaderStat$2,058$2,058
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,015$2,015
IDR Healthcare$2,005$2,005
Voca Healthcare$1,993$1,993
Care Career$1,984$1,984
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$1,959$1,959
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,959$1,959
Cross Country Nurses$1,950$1,950

Last updated on March 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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