Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,866/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $1,866 per week. This is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of $1,908.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 5,384 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,866/week

Chattanooga, TN

18% lower than the US average.

$1,908/week

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$2,205/week

United States

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

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Gadsden, Alabama

$1,817/week

This is 3% lower than the Chattanooga average of $1,869.

Maryville, Tennessee

$1,846/week

This is 1% lower than the Chattanooga average of $1,869.

Smyrna, Tennessee

$1,823/week

This is 3% lower than the Chattanooga average of $1,869.

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Kingsport, Tennessee pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,494 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,493) and Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($2,380). Bristol, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,326. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,866 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kingsport, Tennessee$2,494$3,124
Bristol, Tennessee$2,493$3,326
Murfreesboro, Tennessee$2,380$2,380
Morristown, Tennessee$2,364$2,442
Memphis, Tennessee$2,255$2,881
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Chattanooga?

Medlivo pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,058 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($2,934) and LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,928). For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,866 per week — Medlivo pays 64% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$3,058$3,058
Compunnel Healthcare$2,934$2,934
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,928$2,928
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$2,850$2,850
BHS Workforce$2,715$2,715
Protouch Staffing$2,710$2,710
First Connect Health$2,693$2,941
FlexCare Nursing$2,467$2,680
Seven Healthcare$2,341$2,833
Binding Minds$2,250$2,250

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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