Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$1,935/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Tennessee is $1,935 per week. This is 14% lower than the US average of $2,200.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 8,510 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$1,935/week
Tennessee
14% lower than the US average.
$2,200/week
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Crossville, Tennessee pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,565 per week, followed by Paris, Tennessee ($2,456) and Kingsport, Tennessee ($2,432). Bristol, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,172. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Nurses is $1,935 per week — Crossville, Tennessee pays 33% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Crossville, Tennessee | $2,565 | $3,080 |
| Paris, Tennessee | $2,456 | $2,709 |
| Kingsport, Tennessee | $2,432 | $3,100 |
| Bristol, Tennessee | $2,375 | $3,172 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Tennessee?
CVOR earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Tennessee, averaging $2,654 per week, followed by Cardiac Cath Lab ($2,550) and Hospice Palliative Care RN ($2,479). CVOR also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,425. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Nurses is $1,935 per week — CVOR earns 37% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CVOR | $2,654 | $3,425 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,550 | $3,171 |
| Hospice Palliative Care RN | $2,479 | $2,562 |
| Electrophysiology Lab | $2,379 | $2,599 |
| CVPICU | $2,368 | $2,592 |
| PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | $2,368 | $2,592 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,328 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,150) and Kentucky ($2,101). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,725. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Nurses is $1,935 per week — Illinois pays 20% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,328 | $4,725 |
| Missouri | $2,150 | $3,888 |
| Kentucky | $2,101 | $3,900 |
| Louisiana | $2,089 | $3,400 |
| Oklahoma | $2,072 | $3,895 |
| Alabama | $2,008 | $3,378 |
| Georgia | $1,997 | $3,995 |
| Arkansas | $1,935 | $3,399 |
| Mississippi | $1,861 | $3,540 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Prolink Region 4 pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,700 per week, followed by AMN Healthcare Nursing ($3,555) and Compunnel Healthcare ($3,012). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Nurses is $1,935 per week — Prolink Region 4 pays 91% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $3,555 | $3,555 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,012 | $3,090 |
| Medlivo | $3,006 | $3,058 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| AB Staffing Solutions | $2,826 | $2,826 |
| Soliant Health | $2,816 | $2,816 |
| DayOne Staffing, Inc. | $2,767 | $2,767 |
| Remede Consulting Group | $2,757 | $2,842 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,715 | $2,715 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Labor and Delivery RN
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 12 others
UP TO $3,114/wk
Cath Lab RN
- Crossville, Tennessee
- Cumberland Medical Center
- Triage Staffing and 7 others
UP TO $3,080/wk
CVOR RN
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Parkwest Medical Center
- Triage Staffing and 5 others
UP TO $3,080/wk
Medical Surgical RN
- Kingsport, Tennessee
- Holston Valley Medical Center
- Aequor Healthcare and 9 others
UP TO $2,998/wk
Medical Surgical Oncology RN
- Bristol, Tennessee
- Bristol Regional Medical Center
- Coast Medical Service and 8 others
UP TO $2,998/wk
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