Registered Nurse Jobs in Tennessee
Across 151 live Registered Nurse listings in Tennessee, median advertised pay is $87K (75th percentile $104K), based on the 40 that state a salary; Tennessee ranks 30th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Baptist (12), VUMC (12), Amedisys (10).
151+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 24, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 40 roles pay ~$87k median with 3.9/10 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
- 151
- Live median
- $87k
- 75th $104k · n=40
- 12-mo median
- $90k
- Pay rank
- #30 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.0/10 · #46
- 12-mo postings
- 471
Registered Nurse pay in Tennessee sits level with the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs TN | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (this page) | $90k | — | 4.0/10 | 471 |
| Alabamaborders | $90k | −$0k | 4.2/10 | 262 |
| Georgiaborders | $88k | −$2k | 4.2/10 | 971 |
| Missouriborders | $87k | −$3k | 4.4/10 | 590 |
| North Carolinaborders | $84k | −$6k | 4.8/10 | 830 |
| Mississippiborders | $84k | −$7k | 3.7/10 | 169 |
| Kentuckyborders | $83k | −$7k | 4.6/10 | 241 |
| Arkansasborders | $79k | −$12k | 3.8/10 | 117 |
“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 24, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Baptist (12), VUMC (12), Amedisys (10)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) (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?
Some registered nurses roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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. Among current listings, 13% with no on-call and 53% with no weekends. 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 VUMC, VitalCore Health Strategies, Ascension, CNSCares, 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 151 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
Baptist12 open roles here · WLB 63/100
VUMC12 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Amedisys10 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Hearth Hospice5 open roles here · WLB 50/100One Oncology5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
- Adams Place4 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Erlanger Health System4 open roles here · WLB 63/100Heart to Heart Hospice4 open roles here · WLB 37/100