Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,943/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tennessee is $1,943 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $2,187.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 3,789 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$1,943/week
Tennessee
13% lower than the US average.
$2,187/week
United States
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 $2,493 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,394) and Maryville, Tennessee ($2,232). Kingsport, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,200. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,943 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 28% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, Tennessee | $2,493 | $3,200 |
| Bristol, Tennessee | $2,394 | $3,200 |
| Maryville, Tennessee | $2,232 | $2,944 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $2,218 | $2,973 |
| Morristown, Tennessee | $2,218 | $2,218 |
| Oak Ridge, Tennessee | $2,152 | $2,448 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,264 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,253) and Pennsylvania ($2,223). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,233. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,943 per week — Ohio pays 17% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $2,264 | $3,935 |
| West Virginia | $2,253 | $3,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,223 | $3,703 |
| Kentucky | $2,185 | $4,233 |
| Virginia | $2,130 | $3,658 |
| Alabama | $2,090 | $3,117 |
| North Carolina | $2,042 | $3,315 |
| South Carolina | $1,997 | $3,022 |
| Georgia | $1,973 | $3,570 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,139 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($3,020) and BHS Workforce ($2,983). HonorVet Technologies has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,200. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,943 per week — Greenstaff Medical US-Travel pays 62% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $3,139 | $3,139 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,020 | $3,020 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,983 | $2,983 |
| HonorVet Technologies | $2,841 | $3,200 |
| Olaro-Allied | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Talent4Health | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,555 | $2,861 |
| OneStaff Medical | $2,538 | $2,538 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,525 | $3,100 |
| LeaderStat | $2,482 | $2,973 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Go to the guideTop Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Jobs
MS/Tele RN
- Kingsport, Tennessee
- Holston Valley Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 5 others
UP TO $3,200/wk
Med Surg/Telemetry RN
- Bristol, Tennessee
- Bristol Regional Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 14 others
UP TO $3,024/wk
Med Surg / Telemetry RN
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Methodist University Hospital
- Coast Medical Service and 17 others
UP TO $2,973/wk
Med Surg/Telemetry RN
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Methodist University Hospital
- Remede Consulting Group and 5 others
UP TO $2,973/wk
Med Surg RN
- Winchester, Tennessee
- Highpoint
- TRS Healthcare and 35 others
UP TO $2,957/wk
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