Travel nursing contracts in Tennessee advertise a median of $2,238 a week, with the middle half between $2,061 and $2,520, across 81 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Tennessee job board.
Travel nurses in Tennessee have access to 128 furnished rental listings, 18 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
172 openings across 18 cities from $1,957–$3,099/week.
18 hospitals in Tennessee are hiring travel nurses, 155 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
128 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,500/month.
For the same specialties, Tennessee pays about 6% below the national median, across 80 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Tennessee prices are counted, that is worth about +2%.
Statewide, prices run 8% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91.9 | 8% lower |
| Housing | 79.1 | 21% lower |
| Utilities | 72.1 | 28% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.2 | 4% lower |
| Services | 95.1 | 5% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,150/month, the median across 121 Tennessee cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Tennessee runs $113–$230 per night depending on the area, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Tennessee reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 6 nursing specialties with open contracts in Tennessee, L&D pays the most at $2,702 per week and ER the least at $2,087.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 25 | $2,245 |
| PCU | 15 | $2,381 |
| ER | 12 | $2,087 |
| ICU | 7 | $2,223 |
| L&D | 5 | $2,702 |
| OR | 5 | $2,435 |