Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN
Average Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$36.38/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse in Nashville, TN is $36.38 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.48.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$36.38/hour
Nashville, TN
35% lower than the US average.
$38.48/hour
Tennessee
27% lower than the US average.
$48.98/hour
United States
How Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 7% higher than the Nashville average of $36.38.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 9% higher than the Nashville average of $36.38.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 6% higher than the Nashville average of $36.38.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 25% 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 |
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
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$33-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$33-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$33-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$33-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$33+/hour
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