Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$38.48/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Tennessee is $38.48 per hour. This is 16% lower than the US average of $44.73.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.48/hour
Tennessee
16% lower than the US average.
$44.73/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 18% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $40 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
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