Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,942/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tennessee is $1,942 per week. This is 12% lower than the US average of $2,177.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 3,791 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,942/week

Tennessee

12% lower than the US average.

$2,177/week

United States

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 $2,497 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,391) and Memphis, Tennessee ($2,236). Kingsport, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,200. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,942 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 29% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kingsport, Tennessee$2,497$3,200
Bristol, Tennessee$2,391$3,200
Memphis, Tennessee$2,236$2,973
Morristown, Tennessee$2,218$2,218
Maryville, Tennessee$2,214$2,944
Oak Ridge, Tennessee$2,147$2,448
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,254 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,254) and Pennsylvania ($2,212). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,233. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,942 per week — West Virginia pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,254$3,620
Ohio$2,254$3,935
Pennsylvania$2,212$3,408
Kentucky$2,171$4,233
Virginia$2,133$3,507
Alabama$2,083$3,117
North Carolina$2,029$3,315
South Carolina$1,978$3,022
Georgia$1,951$3,570
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

Greenstaff Medical US-Travel pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,139 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($3,020) and BHS Workforce ($2,983). HonorVet Technologies has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,200. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,942 per week — Greenstaff Medical US-Travel pays 62% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$3,139$3,139
Compunnel Healthcare$3,020$3,020
BHS Workforce$2,983$2,983
HonorVet Technologies$2,841$3,200
Olaro-Allied$2,700$2,700
Talent4Health$2,620$2,620
Gifted Healthcare$2,555$2,861
OneStaff Medical$2,538$2,538
ALOIS Healthcare$2,530$3,100
Access Healthcare$2,487$2,894

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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