Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,775/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Nashville, TN is $1,775 per week. This is 9% lower than the Tennessee average of $1,938.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 4,329 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,775/week

Nashville, TN

24% lower than the US average.

$1,938/week

Tennessee

14% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, Tennessee

$1,768/week

This is 3% lower than the Nashville average of $1,830.

Smyrna, Tennessee

$1,889/week

This is 3% higher than the Nashville average of $1,830.

Springfield, Tennessee

$1,803/week

This is 1% lower than the Nashville average of $1,830.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Kingsport, Tennessee pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,461 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,433) and Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($2,380). Bristol, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,172. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,775 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 39% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kingsport, Tennessee$2,461$3,100
Bristol, Tennessee$2,433$3,172
Murfreesboro, Tennessee$2,380$2,380
Memphis, Tennessee$2,260$2,881
Oak Ridge, Tennessee$2,210$2,210
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Nashville?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,090 per week, followed by Prolink Region 1 ($2,685) and A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969 ($2,432). For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,775 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 74% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,090$3,090
Prolink Region 1$2,685$2,685
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,432$2,432
Junxion Med Staffing$2,297$2,297
TravSource$2,152$2,152
Binding Minds$2,100$2,100
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,052$2,066
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,029$2,041
ADN Healthcare$2,028$2,577
GLC On-The-Go$2,015$2,212

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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