Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,950/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Cookeville, TN is $1,950 per week. This is equal to the Tennessee average

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 264 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,950/week

Cookeville, TN

16% lower than the US average.

$1,949/week

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

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

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Gallatin, Tennessee

$2,105/week

This is 3% higher than the Cookeville average of $2,043.

Smyrna, Tennessee

$1,814/week

This is 13% lower than the Cookeville average of $2,043.

Hendersonville, Tennessee

$1,874/week

This is 9% lower than the Cookeville average of $2,043.

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 $2,432 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 Cookeville, TN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,950 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 25% 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$2,256$2,973
Morristown, Tennessee$2,218$2,218
Oak Ridge, Tennessee$2,154$2,448
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Cookeville?

Care Team Solutions pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,167 per week, followed by LeaderStat ($2,161) and Care Career ($2,131). For comparison, the Cookeville, TN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,950 per week — Care Team Solutions pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Team Solutions$2,167$2,167
LeaderStat$2,161$2,161
Care Career$2,131$2,131
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,113$2,113
HCS 247$2,065$2,065
Zack Group$2,059$2,059
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,056$2,056
AHS Staffing$2,049$2,049
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,045$2,045
VyTalent Solutions$2,024$2,024

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

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