TN · Kingsport · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Kingsport, TN

The median telehealth / triage nurse pay in the Kingsport area is $35.91 per hour ($74,680 a year), with the typical range running from $30.76 to $40.47. That ranks 349th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 233rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Kingsport. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kingsport.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Kingsport, TN

The metro median is 6% below the Tennessee statewide median of $38.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,220 registered nurses employed in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area, 18.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.62$53,29043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.76$63,98032% below U.S. median
Median$35.91$74,68020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.47$84,18010% below U.S. median
Top 10%$46.95$97,6604% above U.S. median

How Kingsport ranks

  • 349th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 233rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 10 Tennessee metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

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.

What your pay buys in Kingsport

  • Overall prices in Kingsport-Bristol run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 56.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.91 median hour buys what $41.54 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,293
  • Per year: $64,638
  • Per month: $5,386
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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

Open Telehealth / Triage Nurse roles in Tennessee

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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

HSPC Afterhours Triage Nurse

Amedisys · Corporate Remote, TN

$34.00–$36.00/ hour
  • Corporate Part-Time Benefits Eligible
  • Req 55715
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Hospitals in Kingsport

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kingsport.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center
Kingsport, TN
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Indian Path Community Hospital
Kingsport, TN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Creekside Behavioral Health
Kingsport, TN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Johnson City, TN15 mi$35.26/hr73,635
Asheville, NC66 mi$38.81/hr94,992
Knoxville, TN87 mi$35.25/hr198,722
Mooresville, NC116 mi$40.76/hr52,884
Gastonia, NC116 mi$40.76/hr85,535
Greenville, SC117 mi$38.26/hr74,371

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Tennessee · Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Tennessee

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

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 Kingsport

Kingsport city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Kingsport, TN?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area have a median pay of $35.91 per hour, about $74,680 a year. The middle half earn between $30.76 and $40.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Kingsport a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Kingsport-Bristol ranks 233rd of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 349th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Kingsport?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kingsport, led by Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Kingsport as a telehealth / triage 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.

Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Kingsport?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61

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2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$46.97High$57

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3Open now: 1 Telehealth RN roles

  1. HSPC Afterhours Triage NursePermanent
    $34.00–$36.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Corporate Remote, TN · posted 7 days ago

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