Travel Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

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Tennessee is often called America's greatest stage, and not just because it’s the center of the country music world and home to the Grand Ole Opry, but also because of its central location. It's a common belief that Tennessee is within one day's drive to 75 percent of the nation's population.

Travel nurse jobs are always available in Tennessee, a populous state with a growing population and a number of major metropolitan areas. Whether you're a resident or out-of-state traveler, you can trust AMN Healthcare to connect you with the Tennessee nursing job that best suits your needs.

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Tennessee has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Memphis, Chattanooga, Nashville, Pulaski, and Carthage. Tennessee hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Cardiovascular Operating Room (2 jobs), Cath Lab (1 job), Cardiovascular Operating Room (2 jobs), Medical Surgical (26 jobs), Emergency Room (14 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Tennessee is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Tennessee Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Tennessee, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett in Memphis, Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital in Nashville, Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, HCA - Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, and Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga are well known in Tennessee.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Tennessee is Aug 3, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room - CVOR role at $3,042 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Aug 3, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room - CVOR role at $3,042 per week.

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Tennessee

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Tennessee?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Tennessee averages $2,954 per week.

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How many Tennessee travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Tennessee there are jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of .

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Tennessee?
  • Memphis, Tennessee $3,042 / per week average salary
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee $2,466 / per week average salary
  • Nashville, Tennessee $2,404 / per week average salary
  • Pulaski, Tennessee $2,313 / per week average salary
  • Carthage, Tennessee $2,224 / per week average salary
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What nursing specialties are needed most in Tennessee right now?
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Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Tennessee

Find the nurse travel jobs in Tennessee with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Memphis $3,042 /Weekly* $2,954 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,042 per week
Chattanooga $2,466 /Weekly* $2,395 /Weekly* Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Surgery $2,466 per week
Nashville $2,404 /Weekly* $2,334 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical $2,404 per week
Pulaski $2,313 /Weekly* $2,257 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Emergency Room $2,313 per week
Carthage $2,224 /Weekly* $2,170 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery $2,224 per week
Carthage $2,224 /Weekly* $2,170 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery $2,224 per week

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

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Tennessee’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Tennessee each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Tennessee travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Cath Lab $63.48 /hour* Memphis
Cardiovascular Operating Room $63.14 /hour* Memphis and Chattanooga
Operating Room $52.42 /hour* Nashville and Memphis
Cardiovascular Operating Room $48.93 /hour* Chattanooga
Labor & Delivery $48.83 /hour* Carthage, Hermitage and Lawrenceburg
Telemetry $46.79 /hour* Chattanooga, Gallatin and Memphis
Cardiovascular ICU $46.47 /hour* Winchester and Nashville
Progressive Care Unit $45.96 /hour* Chattanooga, Powell and Farragut
Medical Surgical $45.25 /hour* Gallatin, Nashville and Athens
Emergency Room $43.47 /hour* Pulaski, Nashville and Smyrna

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

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Our expansive network ensures a constant influx of new travel nurse assignments, spanning a wide spectrum of specialties. Whether your passion lies in caring for children as a pediatric nurse or delivering specialized expertise in a cardiac cath lab, we are here to guide you in discovering the perfect opportunity.

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