Registered Nurse Jobs in Tennessee
Across 168 live Registered Nurse listings in Tennessee, median advertised pay is $92K (75th percentile $112K), based on the 44 that state a salary; Tennessee ranks 33rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are VUMC (14), Baptist (12), UnitedHealth Group (10).
168+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 6, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 44 roles pay ~$92k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Registered Nurse Pay in Tennessee: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in Tennessee today, then Tennessee against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 168
- Live median
- $92k
- 75th $112k · n=44
- 12-mo median
- $91k
- Pay rank
- #33 of 51
- Work-life
- 3.9/10 · #50
- 12-mo postings
- 487
Registered Nurse roles in Tennessee advertise $3k below the $93k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs TN | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (this page) | $91k | — | 3.9/10 | 487 |
| Georgiaborders | $92k | +$2k | 4.1/10 | 1073 |
| Mississippiborders | $91k | +$0k | 3.9/10 | 157 |
| Missouriborders | $87k | −$3k | 4.5/10 | 663 |
| Alabamaborders | $86k | −$4k | 4.2/10 | 293 |
| North Carolinaborders | $84k | −$7k | 4.8/10 | 914 |
| Arkansasborders | $83k | −$7k | 3.7/10 | 133 |
| Kentuckyborders | $82k | −$8k | 4.3/10 | 261 |
“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 6, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- VUMC (14), Baptist (12), UnitedHealth Group (10)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 10% state a sign-on bonus · <1% offer loan repayment (of 168 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in Tennessee.
How much do registered nurses earn in Tennessee?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Tennessee right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Baptist, Beacon Home Health, Arden Home Health and Hospice, Diversicare Healthcare Services - Knoxville, TN, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in Tennessee are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 168 registered nurses positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in Tennessee
VUMC14 open roles here · WLB 59/100
Baptist12 open roles here · WLB 62/100
UnitedHealth Group10 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Amedisys7 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Heart to Heart Hospice5 open roles here · WLB 41/100
One Oncology5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Signature HealthCARE5 open roles here · WLB 73/100Adams Place4 open roles here · WLB 73/100