Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,075/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Tennessee is $2,075 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $2,252.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 163 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$2,075/week
Tennessee
9% lower than the US average.
$2,252/week
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Chattanooga, Tennessee pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,701 per week, followed by Cookeville, Tennessee ($2,311) and Jackson, Tennessee ($2,218). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,075 per week — Chattanooga, Tennessee pays 30% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $2,701 | $2,701 |
| Cookeville, Tennessee | $2,311 | $2,570 |
| Jackson, Tennessee | $2,218 | $2,218 |
| Bristol, Tennessee | $2,128 | $2,128 |
| Clarksville, Tennessee | $2,077 | $2,239 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $2,043 | $2,151 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $2,006 | $2,006 |
| Knoxville, Tennessee | $1,963 | $2,335 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,444 per week, followed by Oklahoma ($2,290) and Missouri ($2,236). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,056. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,075 per week — Illinois pays 18% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,444 | $4,056 |
| Oklahoma | $2,290 | $3,156 |
| Missouri | $2,236 | $3,199 |
| Kentucky | $2,128 | $3,111 |
| Alabama | $2,096 | $3,035 |
| Georgia | $2,090 | $2,798 |
| Arkansas | $1,871 | $2,567 |
| Mississippi | $1,809 | $2,124 |
| Louisiana | $1,781 | $1,913 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Genie Healthcare pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,570 per week, followed by Care Team Solutions ($2,565) and LeaderStat ($2,550). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,075 per week — Genie Healthcare pays 24% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Genie Healthcare | $2,570 | $2,570 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,565 | $2,565 |
| LeaderStat | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| HCS 247 | $2,423 | $2,423 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| VyTalent Solutions | $2,391 | $2,391 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,340 | $2,340 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS | $2,333 | $2,335 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,326 | $2,326 |
| Zack Group | $2,275 | $2,437 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Stepdown Nurse Career Guide
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PCU RN
- Johnson City, Tennessee
- Johnson City Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 5 others
UP TO $2,842/wk
Step Down RN
- Cookeville, Tennessee
- Cookeville Regional Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 21 others
UP TO $2,565/wk
PCU RN
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Parkridge Medical Center
- Lucid Staffing Solutions and 30 others
UP TO $2,424/wk
Step Down RN
- Powell, Tennessee
- North Knoxville Medical Center
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 28 others
UP TO $2,335/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Hermitage, Tennessee
- TriStar Summit Medical Center
- Lucid Staffing Solutions and 29 others
UP TO $2,147/wk
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