Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,359/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Bristol, TN is $2,359 per week. This is 19% higher than the Tennessee average of $1,916.

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Based on 715 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Bristol, TN compared to State and National Averages

$2,359/week

Bristol, TN

6% higher than the US average.

$1,916/week

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$2,221/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Bristol Compare to Other Cities

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Johnson City, Tennessee

$2,237/week

This is 4% lower than the Bristol average of $2,333.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,098/week

This is 11% lower than the Bristol average of $2,333.

Hickory, North Carolina

$1,912/week

This is 22% lower than the Bristol average of $2,333.

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

Kingsport, Tennessee pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,454 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,359) and Memphis, Tennessee ($2,310). Kingsport, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,300. For comparison, the Bristol, TN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,359 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kingsport, Tennessee$2,454$3,300
Bristol, Tennessee$2,359$3,100
Memphis, Tennessee$2,310$2,881
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Bristol?

Protouch Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,009 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($2,665) and American Traveler ($2,619). ALOIS Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,100. For comparison, the Bristol, TN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,359 per week — Protouch Staffing pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Protouch Staffing$3,009$3,035
ALOIS Healthcare$2,665$3,100
American Traveler$2,619$2,998
Assured Nursing$2,572$2,987
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,570$2,922
Trustaff$2,553$2,958
Access Healthcare$2,533$2,894
Aequor Healthcare$2,529$2,875
TRS Healthcare$2,477$2,819
Focus Staff$2,474$2,853

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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