TN · Bartlett · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Bartlett, TN

Pay for registered nurses in the Bartlett area centers on $38.10 per hour, or about $79,250 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.48 and the upper quarter over $44.43. That ranks 272nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 246th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bartlett. The free report below lists employers near Bartlett and what they pay.

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Registered Nurse pay in Bartlett, TN

The metro median is in line with the Tennessee statewide median of $38.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 13,570 registered nurses employed in the Memphis metro area, 21.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.12$64,73031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.48$71,72023% below U.S. median
Median$38.10$79,25015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.43$92,4101% below U.S. median
Top 10%$52.12$108,41016% above U.S. median

How Bartlett ranks

  • 272nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 246th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 10 Tennessee metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Bartlett

  • Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.10 median hour buys what $41.33 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Bartlett paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,372
  • Per year: $68,580
  • Per month: $5,715
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bartlett

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$129
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,421
13-week assignment$18,473

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Tennessee

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Bartlett as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare · Nashville, TN

$34.00–$47.08/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 112193
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Oncology Registered Nurse

CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN

$33.11–$49.25/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101907025344
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Endoscopy RN

CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN

$33.11–$49.25/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101915993360
New this week
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Hospitals in Bartlett

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bartlett, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center
Bartlett, TN		Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Shelby County

HRSA lists 10 active primary care shortage designations that include Shelby County (6 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Memphis, TN12 mi$38.10/hr610,919
Collierville, TN15 mi$38.10/hr51,951
Jackson, TN63 mi$34.44/hr69,303
Jonesboro, AR63 mi$37.85/hr82,384
North Little Rock, AR140 mi$38.38/hr64,498
Little Rock, AR148 mi$38.38/hr204,774

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License and tax basics in Tennessee

Tennessee is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Tennessee license by endorsement.

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Bartlett

Bartlett city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Bartlett, TN?

Registered Nurses in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $38.10 per hour, about $79,250 a year. The middle half earn between $34.48 and $44.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bartlett a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Memphis ranks 246th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 272nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Bartlett?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bartlett, led by Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Bartlett as a registered nurse?

Tennessee is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Tennessee license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Bartlett in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 10 active primary care shortage designations that include Shelby County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bartlett?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bartlett is $129 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Select MedicalNashville, TN · 3 postings$46.94/ hr$40–$54
  • Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareMemphis, TN · 2 wage offers$41.69/ hr$36–$46
  • CommonSpirit HealthCHATTANOOGA, TN · 26 postings$41.18/ hr$25–$55
  • Acadia HealthcareNashville, TN · 3 postings$40.54/ hr$34–$47

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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$40.77High$51

46 RN postings with published pay in Tennessee, 40 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 46 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse-Emergency Department (ED)Permanent
    $67k–$126k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Johnson City, TN · posted today
  2. Interventional Cardiology RNPermanent
    $33.39–$47.92/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN · posted today

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