Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,924/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tennessee is $1,924 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,113.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 2,977 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$1,924/week

Tennessee

10% lower than the US average.

$2,113/week

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Kingsport, Tennessee pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,433 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,410) and Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($2,380). Bristol, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,172. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,924 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 26% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kingsport, Tennessee$2,433$3,100
Bristol, Tennessee$2,410$3,172
Murfreesboro, Tennessee$2,380$2,380
Memphis, Tennessee$2,245$2,881
Morristown, Tennessee$2,173$2,286
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,279 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,133) and Louisiana ($2,090). Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,995. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,924 per week — Illinois pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,279$3,578
Missouri$2,133$3,325
Louisiana$2,090$3,392
Kentucky$2,079$3,287
Alabama$1,984$3,137
Oklahoma$1,957$3,231
Georgia$1,932$3,995
Arkansas$1,818$2,720
Mississippi$1,778$3,031
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

Medlivo pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,058 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($3,012) and Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($2,850). ALOIS Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,113. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,924 per week — Medlivo pays 59% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$3,058$3,058
Compunnel Healthcare$3,012$3,090
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$2,850$2,850
Remede Consulting Group$2,842$2,842
BHS Workforce$2,715$2,715
First Connect Health$2,701$2,941
ALOIS Healthcare$2,632$3,113
Gifted Healthcare$2,607$2,861
Access Healthcare$2,482$2,894
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,463$2,877

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

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