PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager Acute Care
Veterans Health Administration · Memphis, TN
$94k–$174k/ year
New this week
Healthcare jobs in Tennessee
162 open roles with published pay from 13 employers in Tennessee, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- NoneState income tax on wages
- Central / EasternTime zone
- 121hospitals in the CMS directory
- 162roles with published pay
- $34.89median pay per hour
- $20–$50typical published range
- 13employers hiring
RN postings in Tennessee carry a median of $40.77 per hour (about $84,802 a year), −15% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #33 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 121 hospitals in Tennessee across 79 cities, 99 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 26 of the 72 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Tennessee is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and has no tax on wage income. Central / Eastern time.
What healthcare pays in Tennessee
Pay by profession for Tennessee, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $33–$50 | $40.77 | $84,791 | −15% | 46 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $18–$25 | $20.50 | $42,640 | −7% | 31 postings |
| Dental Office Manager | $20–$29 | $22.50 | $46,800 | −2% | 11 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $19–$27 | $22.87 | $47,570 | −12% | 10 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $21–$29 | $24.95 | $51,906 | −21% | 6 postings |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $41–$56 | $51.00 | $106,070 | +4% | 6 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18–$24 | $21.09 | $43,867 | −8% | 5 postings |
| Occupational Therapist | $44–$60 | $52.50 | $109,200 | +9% | 5 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $39–$62 | $50.50 | $105,040 | −6% | 5 postings |
| Registered Dietitian | $23–$59 | $40.50 | $84,230 | +6% | 4 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $49–$58 | $54 | $112,320 | +10% | 3 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $24–$47 | $35.47 | $73,778 | −10% | 3 postings |
| Dental Specialist | $96–$192 | $144.23 | $299,998 | +0% | 3 postings |
| Dentist | $68–$96 | $81.73 | $169,998 | −9% | 7 wage offers in federal filings |
| Pharmacist | $53–$63 | $58.75 | $122,200 | −10% | 4 wage offers in federal filings |
| Clinical Research Associate | $34–$39 | $38.55 | $80,184 | +0% | 3 wage offers in federal filings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Tennessee
162 roles with published pay (148 permanent, 12 per diem, 2 remote). 130 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Campbell, TN
$116k–$145k/ year
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PermanentPosted today
Speech/Language Pathologist (Early Intervention)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Campbell, TN
$90k–$116k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department (ED)
Veterans Health Administration · Johnson City, TN
$67k–$126k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Johnson City, TN
$50k–$97k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Radiologic Technologist
CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN
$24.88–$37.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Interventional Cardiology RN
CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN
$33.39–$47.92/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Interventional Neurology RN
CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN
$33.39–$47.92/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse
Acadia Healthcare · Nashville, TN
$34.00–$47.08/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Knoxville, TN
$50k–$97k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Mental Health)
Veterans Health Administration · Memphis, TN
$140k–$182k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Dietitian / Full-Time
Select Medical · Memphis, TN
$23.00–$40.00/ hour
New this week
Browse Tennessee jobs by profession
Who is hiring in Tennessee
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 51 | $38.26 | RN (26), Medical Assistant (10) |
| Aspen Dental | 33 | $21.50 | Dental Assistant (22), Office Manager (9) |
| Amedisys | 26 | $37.50 | RN (11), OT (4) |
| Smile Brands | 12 | $24.82 | Dental Assistant (5), Office Manager (2) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 10 | $54.17 | Lab Scientist (2), Dietitian (2) |
| Select Medical | 7 | $42.50 | RN (3), Dietitian (2) |
| PDS Health | 6 | $34.19 | Hygienist (3), Dental Assistant (3) |
| Acadia Healthcare | 5 | $40.54 | RN (3), CNA (2) |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 4 | $56.07 | NP (1), SLP (1) |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 3 | $44.50 | PA (2), RN (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Tennessee
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | 8 | $35.46 | Lab Scientist (6), RN (2) |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | 6 | $33.77 | CRA (3), Pharmacist (1) |
| National Healthcare Corporation | 5 | $14.53 | CNA (5) |
| Conexus MedStaff LLC | 4 | $32 | RN (4) |
| Universal Rehab Services, Inc. | 3 | $42.07 | PT (3) |
| Ballad Health | 2 | $38.08 | RN (2) |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 2 | $38.73 | RN (1), PT (1) |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | 2 | $34.14 | RN (2) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Tennessee
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 40 | $40.66 | RN |
| Nashville | 20 | $42.52 | RN |
| Hixson | 11 | $31.62 | RN |
| Murfreesboro | 11 | $26.01 | CNA |
| Memphis | 8 | $37 | Dietitian |
| Cookeville | 5 | $33.75 | PT |
| Fort Campbell | 4 | $56.07 | NP |
| Johnson City | 4 | $29.73 | Dental Assistant |
| Knoxville | 4 | $25.75 | Dental Assistant |
| Lebanon | 4 | $27.38 | OT |
| Smyrna | 4 | $24.50 | Dental Assistant |
| Harrogate | 3 | $37.50 | RN |
| Ooltewah | 3 | $22.87 | LPN / LVN |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in Tennessee
How Tennessee's hospital market is built.
- 121hospitals listed by CMS
- 98with emergency services
- 53Birthing-Friendly designated
- 26rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 82
- Psychiatric: 20
- Critical access: 15
- Other: 2
- Children's: 2
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 48
- For-profit: 43
- Government and federal: 30
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 11 | 0 |
| Nashville | 10 | 5 |
| Knoxville | 6 | 1 |
| Chattanooga | 5 | 3 |
| Jackson | 3 | 0 |
| Kingsport | 3 | 0 |
| Murfreesboro | 3 | 0 |
| Columbia | 3 | 0 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Leconte Medical Center, Sevierville · 5 of 5 stars
- Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, Chattanooga · 5 of 5 stars
- Mountain Home Va Medical Center, Mountain Home · 5 of 5 stars
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville · 5 of 5 stars
- Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, Lebanon · 5 of 5 stars
- Williamson Medical Center, Franklin · 5 of 5 stars
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County, Huntingdon · 4 of 5 stars
- Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City, Union City · 4 of 5 stars
- Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville · 4 of 5 stars
- Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, Dyersburg · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Tennessee with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Tennessee
What the compact means here
Tennessee is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Tennessee without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Tennessee, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Tennessee on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Tennessee, you apply for a Tennessee license as your new home state. Ask the Tennessee board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Tennessee license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Tennessee requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Tennessee board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Tennessee
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply, so your take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that taxes wages. Travel assignments add a second question, your tax home, which decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free. Run your own numbers in the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Tennessee
Email only, pay up front, and no cold calls.
- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Tennessee. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Tennessee
- DeShawn Carter, Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Tennessee line might also look.
| State | Compact | Wage tax | RN median / hr | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Compact state | Applies | $36.78 | 71 |
| Arkansas | Compact state | Applies | $39.73 | 61 |
| Georgia | Compact state | Applies | $47.75 | 230 |
| Kentucky | Compact state | Applies | $36.75 | 158 |
| Mississippi | Compact state | Applies | $35.53 | 210 |
| Missouri | Compact state | Applies | $46.61 | 102 |
| North Carolina | Compact state | Applies | $47.75 | 808 |
| Virginia | Compact state | Applies | $46.12 | 1,859 |
Common questions
Is Tennessee a compact nursing state?
Tennessee is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Tennessee without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Tennessee, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Tennessee?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Tennessee board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Tennessee tax wages?
No. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply.
How much do RNs make in Tennessee?
The median RN pay is $40.77 per hour, about $84,802 a year, based on 46 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $33 to $51 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Tennessee?
CMS lists 121 hospitals in Tennessee, 99 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Tennessee?
13 employers published roles with pay in Tennessee, led by CommonSpirit Health with 51. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Tennessee?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Tennessee. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
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Your RN pay reportTennessee · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
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
- Registered Nurse-Emergency Department (ED)Permanent$67k–$126k/ year
- Interventional Cardiology RNPermanent$33.39–$47.92/ hour
+ 44 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.