Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,926/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tennessee is $1,926 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,127.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 3,192 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$1,926/week
Tennessee
10% lower than the US average.
$2,127/week
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Kingsport, Tennessee pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,434 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,399) and Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($2,380). Bristol, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,172. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,926 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 26% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, Tennessee | $2,434 | $3,100 |
| Bristol, Tennessee | $2,399 | $3,172 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $2,250 | $2,881 |
| Oak Ridge, Tennessee | $2,186 | $2,210 |
| Morristown, Tennessee | $2,173 | $2,286 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,278 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,146) and Louisiana ($2,098). Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,995. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,926 per week — Illinois pays 18% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,278 | $3,578 |
| Missouri | $2,146 | $3,325 |
| Louisiana | $2,098 | $3,392 |
| Kentucky | $2,085 | $3,900 |
| Oklahoma | $2,004 | $3,567 |
| Alabama | $1,982 | $3,137 |
| Georgia | $1,955 | $3,995 |
| Arkansas | $1,841 | $2,795 |
| Mississippi | $1,781 | $3,031 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Medlivo pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,058 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($3,012) and Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($2,850). ALOIS Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,113. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,926 per week — Medlivo pays 59% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medlivo | $3,058 | $3,058 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,012 | $3,090 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Remede Consulting Group | $2,842 | $2,842 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,715 | $2,715 |
| First Connect Health | $2,639 | $2,941 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,624 | $3,113 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,607 | $2,861 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,492 | $2,894 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,463 | $2,877 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Medical Surgical RN
- Kingsport, Tennessee
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Med Surg Tele Float RN
- Hixson, Tennessee
- CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson
- Medical Solutions and 1 other
UP TO $2,965/wk
MS/Tele RN
- Kingsport, Tennessee
- Holston Valley Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 1 other
UP TO $2,894/wk
Med Surg RN
- Carthage, Tennessee
- Riverview Regional Medical Center
- ARMStaffing and 30 others
UP TO $2,705/wk
Med Surg RN
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Parkridge Medical Center
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UP TO $2,420/wk
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