Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Knoxville, TN
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,757/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Knoxville, TN is $1,757 per week. This is 9% lower than the Tennessee average of $1,910.
Last updated on May 20, 2026. Based on 330 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Knoxville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$1,757/week
Knoxville, TN
23% lower than the US average.
$1,910/week
Tennessee
14% lower than the US average.
$2,168/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
Hazard, Kentucky
$2,349/week
This is 19% higher than the Knoxville average of $1,906.
Cumming, Georgia
$1,733/week
This is 10% lower than the Knoxville average of $1,906.
Anderson, South Carolina
$1,902/week
This is equal to the Knoxville average
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge, Tennessee | $2,430 | $2,430 |
| Bristol, Tennessee | $2,185 | $2,470 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $2,185 | $3,033 |
| Kingsport, Tennessee | $2,117 | $2,117 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $1,987 | $2,586 |
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $1,982 | $2,217 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Knoxville?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,326 | $2,326 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| LeaderStat | $2,095 | $2,095 |
| HCS 247 Travel | $2,088 | $2,088 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,080 | $2,080 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS | $2,056 | $2,178 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,046 | $2,233 |
| Avani Healthcare Staffing | $2,008 | $2,008 |
| Zack Group | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| Genie Healthcare | $1,954 | $1,954 |
Last updated on May 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Knoxville, TN
- Gifted Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,098/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Knoxville, TN
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,954/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Knoxville, TN
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,954/week
Med Surg RN
- Knoxville, TN
- CoreMedical Group
- 3x12 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$1,560/week
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