Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,244/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Memphis, TN is $2,244 per week. This is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of $2,142.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 72 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages

$2,244/week

Memphis, TN

1% lower than the US average.

$2,142/week

Tennessee

5% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities

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Jackson, Tennessee

$2,000/week

This is 10% lower than the Memphis average of $2,200.

Carbondale, Illinois

$2,302/week

This is 4% higher than the Memphis average of $2,200.

Nashville, Tennessee

$1,803/week

This is 22% lower than the Memphis average of $2,200.

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Maryville, Tennessee pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,574 per week, followed by Jackson, Tennessee ($2,425) and Memphis, Tennessee ($2,244). Jackson, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,800. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,244 per week — Maryville, Tennessee pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Maryville, Tennessee$2,574$2,574
Jackson, Tennessee$2,425$2,800
Memphis, Tennessee$2,244$2,503
Franklin, Tennessee$2,164$2,400
Knoxville, Tennessee$2,152$2,541
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Memphis?

Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,798 per week, followed by Wise Medical Staffing ($2,714) and CrossMed ($2,657). For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,244 per week — Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$2,798$2,798
Wise Medical Staffing$2,714$2,714
CrossMed$2,657$2,657
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,503$2,503
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,473$2,473
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,459$2,459
AHS Staffing$2,445$2,445
First Connect Health$2,443$2,443
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,436$2,436
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,433$2,433

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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