Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,807/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Nashville, TN is $1,807 per week. This is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of $1,949.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 7,354 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,807/week

Nashville, TN

25% 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 Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, Tennessee

$1,874/week

This is 3% higher than the Nashville average of $1,823.

Smyrna, Tennessee

$1,814/week

This is equal to the Nashville average

Springfield, Tennessee

$1,811/week

This is 1% lower than the Nashville average of $1,823.

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 Nashville, TN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,807 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 35% 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 Nashville?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,020 per week, followed by Binding Minds ($2,300) and Cross Country Nurses ($2,286). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,775. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,807 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 67% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,020$3,020
Binding Minds$2,300$2,300
Cross Country Nurses$2,286$3,775
Infojini Healthcare - Nursing$2,214$2,214
Seven Healthcare$2,210$2,700
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,189$2,189
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional$2,173$2,176
Bestica$2,100$2,100
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,066$2,066
TravSource$2,051$2,051

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

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