Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$1,822/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Tennessee is $1,822 per week. This is 23% lower than the US average of $2,239.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 688 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$1,822/week
Tennessee
23% lower than the US average.
$2,239/week
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Knoxville, Tennessee pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,185 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,134) and Clarksville, Tennessee ($2,089). Bristol, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,827. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,822 per week — Knoxville, Tennessee pays 20% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, Tennessee | $2,185 | $2,276 |
| Bristol, Tennessee | $2,134 | $2,827 |
| Clarksville, Tennessee | $2,089 | $2,482 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $1,948 | $2,090 |
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $1,863 | $2,176 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,317 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,165) and Georgia ($2,065). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,768. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,822 per week — Illinois pays 27% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,317 | $3,768 |
| Missouri | $2,165 | $3,232 |
| Georgia | $2,065 | $3,099 |
| Alabama | $2,053 | $3,170 |
| Oklahoma | $2,045 | $3,118 |
| Louisiana | $2,038 | $3,392 |
| Kentucky | $2,012 | $3,391 |
| Arkansas | $1,994 | $2,954 |
| Mississippi | $1,729 | $2,297 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Binding Minds pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,400 per week, followed by Assured Nursing ($2,366) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,253). Assured Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,827. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,822 per week — Binding Minds pays 32% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Binding Minds | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,366 | $2,827 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,253 | $2,276 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,247 | $2,482 |
| LifePoint | $2,221 | $2,310 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,213 | $2,213 |
| Noor Inc. | $2,213 | $2,213 |
| GHG Healthcare | $2,213 | $2,213 |
| TravSource | $2,131 | $2,131 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,131 | $2,131 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Surgical 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 28 others
UP TO $2,437/wk
Step Down RN
- Powell, Tennessee
- North Knoxville Medical Center
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 27 others
UP TO $2,335/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Hermitage, Tennessee
- TriStar Summit Medical Center
- Lucid Staffing Solutions and 29 others
UP TO $2,187/wk
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