Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a 1,084-bed hospital in Nashville, TN — Magnet · Teaching.
4 openings posted here, advertised at $2,313 to $3,099 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has 4 openings posted across 1 specialty. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,313 to $3,099, with a median of $2,435. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Tennessee median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 4 | $2,313 – $3,099 | $2,435 | at the median | Day |
The comparison is against the Tennessee median advertised rate for the same specialty. Vanderbilt University Medical Center posts above it in 0 of 1 specialty with a comparison.
OR: 4 openings, day shifts, advertised at $2,313 to $3,099 a week, at the Tennessee median.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,435 across 4 openings. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN runs utilities 28% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4% below |
| Housing | 5% above |
| Utilities | 28% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 5% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Nashville is $1,920 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,730.
Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages.
42 traveler listings within 25 miles of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Other Tennessee hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville | 13 | $2,014 | 698 | $1,570 |
| Methodist Hospitals of Memphis | Memphis | 10 | $2,723 | 1,322 | $1,305 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | Johnson City | 8 | $2,627 | 569 | $1,150 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville | 5 | $2,876 | 359 | $1,570 |
| Jackson-madison County General Hospital | Jackson | 2 | $2,081 | 581 | $1,260 |
1 travel nurse review, 3.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 |
| Culture | 3.0 |
| Management | 2.0 |
| Safety | 3.0 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: SICU was probably the easiest unit I've worked anywhere. Recruiters say their travelers have loved every unit and it's very traveler friendly. OR travelers on weekends loved it and did 2 rounds. Level…
Cons: Step down floors are rough, especially burn. A full time staff nurse says it sucks, keep your head down and you'll be fine. Get your own liability insurance, they're known to throw nurses under the bu…