Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$38.88/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Tennessee is $38.88 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $42.68.
Last updated on March 6, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.88/hour
Tennessee
10% lower than the US average.
$42.68/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Nashville, Tennessee | $44 | $46 |
Hendersonville, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Georgia | $37 | $37 |
North Carolina | $34 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
HCA TriStar | $37 | $40 |
Tenet Memphis | $12 | $12 |
Last updated on March 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$12+/hour
Posted Yesterday
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
- Days
$33-46/hour
Posted 2 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$12+/hour
Posted 6 days ago
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Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$12+/hour
Posted 12 days ago
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-44/hour
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