Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Knoxville, TN
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,920/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Knoxville, TN is $1,920 per week. This is equal to the Tennessee average
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 218 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Knoxville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$1,920/week
Knoxville, TN
15% lower than the US average.
$1,915/week
Tennessee
15% lower than the US average.
$2,207/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
Asheville, North Carolina
$2,088/week
This is 1% higher than the Knoxville average of $2,072.
Kingsport, Tennessee
$2,515/week
This is 18% higher than the Knoxville average of $2,072.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$1,878/week
This is 10% lower than the Knoxville average of $2,072.
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 $2,515 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,442) and Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($2,380). Bristol, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,326. For comparison, the Knoxville, TN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,920 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 31% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, Tennessee | $2,515 | $3,124 |
| Bristol, Tennessee | $2,442 | $3,326 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $2,230 | $2,881 |
| Oak Ridge, Tennessee | $2,210 | $2,210 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Knoxville?
Access Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,736 per week, followed by GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,660) and HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,321). For comparison, the Knoxville, TN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,920 per week — Access Healthcare pays 42% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Access Healthcare | $2,736 | $2,736 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,660 | $2,660 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,321 | $2,321 |
| LifePoint | $2,308 | $2,308 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,232 | $2,232 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,218 | $2,218 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,213 | $2,400 |
| TalentBurst, Inc | $2,141 | $2,141 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| LeaderStat | $2,099 | $2,099 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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