Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,142/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Tennessee is $2,142 per week. This is 15% lower than the US average of $2,463.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 354 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$2,142/week

Tennessee

15% lower than the US average.

$2,463/week

United States

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 Tennessee average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,142 per week — Maryville, Tennessee pays 20% 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
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Pennsylvania pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,574 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,540) and Kentucky ($2,447). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,717. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,142 per week — Pennsylvania pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pennsylvania$2,574$3,717
West Virginia$2,540$3,347
Kentucky$2,447$3,535
Virginia$2,390$3,519
Ohio$2,277$3,200
Alabama$2,270$2,485
North Carolina$2,184$3,280
Georgia$2,163$3,009
South Carolina$2,023$3,000
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

Trailblazer Staffing Solutions pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,800 per week, followed by Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) ($2,798) and All Medical Personnel - Nursing ($2,617). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,142 per week — Trailblazer Staffing Solutions pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,800$2,800
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$2,798$2,798
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$2,617$2,617
Vibra Travels$2,586$2,633
White Glove Placement$2,574$2,574
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,555$2,607
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,506$2,519
Winston Resources$2,475$2,475
LanceSoft$2,443$2,443
First Connect Health$2,443$2,443

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

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