Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Knoxville, TN
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,175/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Knoxville, TN is $2,175 per week. This is 11% higher than the Tennessee average of $1,940.
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 240 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Knoxville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$2,175/week
Knoxville, TN
1% higher than the US average.
$1,940/week
Tennessee
11% lower than the US average.
$2,161/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Knoxville Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Knoxville Compare to Other Cities
Athens, Tennessee
$1,881/week
This is 12% lower than the Knoxville average of $2,102.
Asheville, North Carolina
$2,047/week
This is 3% lower than the Knoxville average of $2,102.
Kingsport, Tennessee
$2,199/week
This is 4% higher than the Knoxville average of $2,102.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, Tennessee | $2,322 | $2,929 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $2,223 | $2,409 |
| Bristol, Tennessee | $2,195 | $2,370 |
| Kingsport, Tennessee | $2,191 | $2,363 |
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $2,182 | $2,182 |
| Knoxville, Tennessee | $2,175 | $2,506 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Clarksville, Tennessee | $2,072 | $2,270 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Knoxville?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Your Home Team Health | $2,506 | $2,506 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,325 | $2,325 |
| American Traveler | $2,299 | $2,299 |
| Trailblazer Staffing Solutions | $2,270 | $2,450 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,260 | $2,260 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,224 | $2,224 |
| Trustaff | $2,217 | $2,217 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,201 | $2,201 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,201 | $2,201 |
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Neuro Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Knoxville, TN
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs
$2,106/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Knoxville, TN
- GetMed Staffing, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,999/week
Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Floor RN
- Knoxville, TN
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Evenings
- Referral Bonus
$1,860/week
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