Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,262/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Memphis, TN is $2,262 per week. This is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of $1,948.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 1,773 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,262/week

Memphis, TN

This is equal to the US average

$1,948/week

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

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

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Paducah, Kentucky

$2,219/week

This is 1% lower than the Memphis average of $2,233.

Dickson, Tennessee

$1,729/week

This is 29% lower than the Memphis average of $2,233.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

$2,162/week

This is 3% lower than the Memphis average of $2,233.

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 $2,432 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,412) and Maryville, Tennessee ($2,342). Kingsport, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,200. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,262 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kingsport, Tennessee$2,432$3,200
Bristol, Tennessee$2,412$3,200
Maryville, Tennessee$2,342$2,944
Memphis, Tennessee$2,262$2,973
Morristown, Tennessee$2,218$2,218
Oak Ridge, Tennessee$2,149$2,448
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Memphis?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,880 per week, followed by Gifted Healthcare ($2,861) and LeaderStat ($2,824). LeaderStat has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,973. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,262 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$2,880$2,880
Gifted Healthcare$2,861$2,861
LeaderStat$2,824$2,973
HCS 247$2,725$2,725
Genie Healthcare$2,698$2,698
Protouch Staffing$2,685$2,685
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,615$2,615
Remede Consulting Group$2,585$2,842
Anders Group$2,516$2,667
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,509$2,815

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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