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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs Tennessee for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in Tennessee for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in Tennessee. We currently offer 22 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. Tennessee MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Nashville, Livingston, Carthage, Pulaski and Athens. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Tennessee MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in Tennessee as of May 1, 2025 was $1,762 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in Tennessee with a salary range between $1,532 to $2,674 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in Tennessee currently is Springfield with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $1,709 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Tennessee to find MS travel nursing work in. Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tristar Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield and Starr Regional Medical Center – Athens in Athens all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Tennessee. The earliest start date in Tennessee is Jun 29, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,155 per week. The latest start date for an job in Tennessee is Jul 21, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,155 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Tennessee including 7 weeks, 9 weeks and 13 weeks.

Tennessee is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in Tennessee with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 22 Medical Surgical jobs in Tennessee and 449 Medical Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Nashville, TN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Nashville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Nashville, Tennessee – 37212
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,045 to $2,674
Weekly Pay*
Making Health Care Personal Our Vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health Our Mission: Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Nashville, Tennessee – 37212
  • 12 E,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 9
$1,956 to $2,155
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Nashville, Tennessee – 37212
  • 12 D,
  • July 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,956 to $2,155
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Nashville, Tennessee – 37212
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,956 to $2,155
Weekly Pay*
Making Health Care Personal Our Vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health Our Mission: Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Nashville, Tennessee – 37203
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,532 to $1,689
Weekly Pay*
686-bed facility on a 43-acre campus. Music City offers art, music, beer and food festivals, Tennessee Titans football, Nashville Predators hockey, and a variety of college sports. Music takes center stage with events like the Americana Music Festival, Full Moon Pickin’ Parties, and Musicians Corner. Area events include The Music City Food + Wine Festival, Country Music Association Awards followed by the CMA Country Christmas taping later in the week.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Springfield, TN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Springfield.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Tennessee – 37172
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Tennessee – 37172
  • 12 N,
  • July 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Tennessee – 37172
  • 12 N,
  • July 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Jefferson City, TN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Jefferson City.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Jefferson City, Tennessee – 37760
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Jefferson City, Tennessee – 37760
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Athens, TN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Athens.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Athens, Tennessee – 37303
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,639 to $1,806
Weekly Pay*
On December 1, 2013, Starr Regional Medical Center was formed as a merger of Athens Regional Medical Center and Woods Memorial Hospital. The two-hospital system offers and increased level of care to the region by sharing resources, physicians and knowledge between the two hospitals. This ultimately allows us to provide the best patient care to those utilizing our services. It’s never been easier to find information about Starr Regional Medical Center to make your visit with us as smooth as possible. The links on the left will connect you to explanations of our specialty services and our phone directory, among other items. StarrRegional.com will be your trusted source online not only for your hospital information, but also for the time-saving, easy to use, in-depth healthcare information resource you’ll want to refer to frequently. Be active in your healthcare decisions, not a spectator. That’s why we give you access to millions of pages of the most credible, up-to-date medical information available. You can rely on such expert sources as The Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary. Quality healthcare and information you can trust. That’s the winning combination of Starr Regional Medical Center and StarrRegional.com. We are located at 1114 West Madison Avenue in Athens, Tenn., and 886 Highway 411 North in Etowah, Tenn.. If you would like further information about our hospital or our services, please call (423)745-1411 (Athens) or 423-263-3600 (Etowah). Starr Regional Medical Center is evaluated and accredited by the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is a regulatory agency that sets the standards on how hospitals should operate, and then inspects hospitals to see if they are abiding by the standards. Safety and quality are two areas reviewed by the Joint Commission, areas which are taken very seriously by Starr Regional Medical Center.
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Statistics on MS Jobs in Tennessee

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in Tennessee. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of Tennessee. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Tennessee for travel nursing jobs.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in Tennessee

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Tennessee?

An MS nurse in Tennessee can make an average of $1,679 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in Tennessee?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Tennessee can make an average of $1,680 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in Tennessee?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Tennessee can make an average of $1,667 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in Tennessee?

There are currently 22 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Tennessee. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in Tennessee?

  • Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga
  • Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville
  • Skyline Medical Center in Nashville
  • Centennial Medical Center in Nashville
  • Horizon Medical Center in Dickson

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in Tennessee?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Tennessee cities.

What is the most common contract duration for MS travel jobs in Tennessee?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in Tennessee is 13 weeks.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

In Tennessee, cities like Chattanooga, Clarksville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville have travel MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Parkridge Medical Center, Hendersonville Medical Center, Skyline Medical Center, Centennial Medical Center and Horizon Medical Center, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Tennessee that offer Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Tennessee area that have historically offered travel jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
Centennial Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
1 wks, 3 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, and 24 wks
Address
2300 Patterson St
Nashville, TN 37203
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hope Gardens (37219), Downtown Nashville (37219), Buena Vista (37208), Cherokee Park (37212), North Capitol (37219)
Parkridge Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
11 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
2333 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Nearby Neighborhoods
Foxwood Heights (37406), North Brainerd (37411), Regency Place (37411), Pineoak Heights (37411), Hillsboro Heights (37406)
Skyline Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
10 wks, 13 wks, and 813 wks
Address
3441 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
Nearby Neighborhoods
Metrocenter / North Roads Park (37228), Metro / Second an dHume (37250), East Germantown (37250), Buena Vista (37228), Troppard Heights (37218)
Sumner Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
3 wks, 7 wks, 9 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
555 HARTSVILLE PIKE.
Gallatin, TN 37066
Saint Francis Hospital – Memphis
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
5959 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
Nearby Neighborhoods
River Oaks (38120), The Village (38117), Hedgemoor (38122), Chickasaw Gardens (38113), Morningside Park (38113)
Hendersonville Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
6 wks and 13 wks
Address
355 New Shackle Island Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hillwood (37077), Glen Oaks (37077), Rosewood (37075), Meadowvale (37075), Creekwood Estates (37075)
Starr Regional Medical Center – Athens
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
7 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
1114 W Madison Avenue
Athens, TN 37303
Nearby Neighborhoods
Westwood Heights (37371), Avalon Heights (37371), Forrest Hills (37303), Ridgeway (37371), Bryson (37303)
Horizon Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
111 Highway 70 East
Dickson, TN 37055
Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
2525 De Sales Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Nearby Neighborhoods
Foxwood Heights (37406), North Brainerd (37411), Hillsboro Heights (37406), Pineoak Heights (37411), Forest Hills (37406)
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