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

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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?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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