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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs Tennessee for RNs

Top OR Travel Nurse Jobs in Tennessee for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in Tennessee. We currently offer 2 of the best available OR nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 2 exclusive, high-paying Operating Room travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. Tennessee OR travel jobs are currently available in cities like Chattanooga. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Tennessee OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Operating Room travel nurse in Tennessee as of Feb 1, 2025 was $2,205 weekly. Currently, you can find OR jobs in Tennessee with a salary range between $2,200 to $2,722 per week. The city with the highest paying OR job in Tennessee currently is Chattanooga with a position for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room at $2,424 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Tennessee to find OR travel nursing work in. Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga all have OR departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Tennessee. The earliest start date in Tennessee is Apr 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,722 per week. The latest start date for an job in Tennessee is Apr 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,424 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Operating Room travel nurse job in Tennessee including 12 weeks.

Tennessee is a popular place to work for OR travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in Tennessee with Travel Operating Room Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 Operating Room jobs in Tennessee and 152 Operating Room jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Chattanooga.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37404
  • 10 E,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 12
$2,470 to $2,722
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37404
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 12
$2,200 to $2,424
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Birmingham, AL

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Birmingham.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,804 to $1,988
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: # of Beds: 23 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy Blue Areas of Float Support: None Special Procedures: General, Ortho, Neuro, Urology, Plastics, Max/face, ENT, Robots, CVOR
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35211
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,657 to $1,826
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Surgery # of Beds: 18 Nurse Patient Ratio: 1 RN one ORT per case Charting: Epic Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: Operating Room Special Procedures: Endo, Surgery – heart, neuro, ortho, general
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Highest Paying Jobs in Roswell, GA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Roswell.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Roswell, Georgia – 30076
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,696 to $1,869
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Austell, GA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Austell.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
  • 8 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,798 to $1,982
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,798 to $1,982
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,587 to $1,749
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,587 to $1,749
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,587 to $1,749
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Atlanta, GA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Atlanta.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,984 to $2,186
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital. Today, the 410-bed, acute-care facility is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint Joseph’s is a leader among all Georgia hospitals and is part of the Emory Healthcare system. Our Mission Furthering the healing ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital gives tangible expression to Christ’s merciful love by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care in the spirit of loving service to those in need, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Reverence for every person Commitment to those in need Integrity Caring Excellence Our History Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880. Four sisters, with just 50 cents between them, opened the Atlanta Hospital – the city’s first after the Civil War. What started in a small house on Baker Street is now a 32-acre campus in north Atlanta. It was renamed Saint Joseph’s Hospital in the 1970s. Our mission is the same today as it was over 130 years ago to provide compassionate care, especially to those in need.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,984 to $2,186
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital. Today, the 410-bed, acute-care facility is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint Joseph’s is a leader among all Georgia hospitals and is part of the Emory Healthcare system. Our Mission Furthering the healing ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital gives tangible expression to Christ’s merciful love by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care in the spirit of loving service to those in need, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Reverence for every person Commitment to those in need Integrity Caring Excellence Our History Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880. Four sisters, with just 50 cents between them, opened the Atlanta Hospital – the city’s first after the Civil War. What started in a small house on Baker Street is now a 32-acre campus in north Atlanta. It was renamed Saint Joseph’s Hospital in the 1970s. Our mission is the same today as it was over 130 years ago to provide compassionate care, especially to those in need.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,984 to $2,186
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital. Today, the 410-bed, acute-care facility is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint Joseph’s is a leader among all Georgia hospitals and is part of the Emory Healthcare system. Our Mission Furthering the healing ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital gives tangible expression to Christ’s merciful love by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care in the spirit of loving service to those in need, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Reverence for every person Commitment to those in need Integrity Caring Excellence Our History Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880. Four sisters, with just 50 cents between them, opened the Atlanta Hospital – the city’s first after the Civil War. What started in a small house on Baker Street is now a 32-acre campus in north Atlanta. It was renamed Saint Joseph’s Hospital in the 1970s. Our mission is the same today as it was over 130 years ago to provide compassionate care, especially to those in need.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,984 to $2,186
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital. Today, the 410-bed, acute-care facility is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint Joseph’s is a leader among all Georgia hospitals and is part of the Emory Healthcare system. Our Mission Furthering the healing ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital gives tangible expression to Christ’s merciful love by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care in the spirit of loving service to those in need, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Reverence for every person Commitment to those in need Integrity Caring Excellence Our History Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880. Four sisters, with just 50 cents between them, opened the Atlanta Hospital – the city’s first after the Civil War. What started in a small house on Baker Street is now a 32-acre campus in north Atlanta. It was renamed Saint Joseph’s Hospital in the 1970s. Our mission is the same today as it was over 130 years ago to provide compassionate care, especially to those in need.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,880 to $2,072
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital. Today, the 410-bed, acute-care facility is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint Joseph’s is a leader among all Georgia hospitals and is part of the Emory Healthcare system. Our Mission Furthering the healing ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital gives tangible expression to Christ’s merciful love by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care in the spirit of loving service to those in need, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Reverence for every person Commitment to those in need Integrity Caring Excellence Our History Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880. Four sisters, with just 50 cents between them, opened the Atlanta Hospital – the city’s first after the Civil War. What started in a small house on Baker Street is now a 32-acre campus in north Atlanta. It was renamed Saint Joseph’s Hospital in the 1970s. Our mission is the same today as it was over 130 years ago to provide compassionate care, especially to those in need.
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Statistics on OR Jobs in Tennessee

Review helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in Tennessee. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the state of Tennessee. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Tennessee for travel nursing jobs.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Operating Room Jobs in Tennessee

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in Tennessee?

An OR nurse in Tennessee can make an average of $1,730 per week.

How much does a night shift OR travel nurse make on average in Tennessee?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Tennessee can make an average of $1,509 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift OR travel nurse make on average in Tennessee?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Tennessee can make an average of $1,729 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Operating Room jobs are available in Tennessee?

There are currently 2 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Tennessee. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Operating Room staff in Tennessee?

  • Tennessee Interventional and Imaging Associates in Chattanooga
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Department of Pathology in Memphis
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Department of Hospitalist Medicine and Bioethics in Memphis
  • Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center in Knoxville
  • Baptist Women’s Health Center in Memphis

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel nursing jobs in Tennessee?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common shifts in Tennessee cities.

What is the most common contract duration for OR travel jobs in Tennessee?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Operating Room travel job in Tennessee is 13.

Locating OR Travel Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

In Tennessee, cities like Chattanooga, Johnson City, Kingsport, Memphis, and Nashville have travel OR nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Tennessee Interventional and Imaging Associates, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Department of Hospitalist Medicine and Bioethics, Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center and Baptist Women’s Health Center, all with nurse specialties and Operating Room staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Tennessee that offer Operating Room Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Tennessee area that have historically offered jobs for Operating Room professionals.
Centennial Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 1, 13, 24, and 14
Address
2300 Patterson St
Nashville, TN 37203
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hope Gardens (37219), Downtown Nashville (37219), Buena Vista (37208), Cherokee Park (37212), North Capitol (37219)
Summit Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 2, and 11
Address
5655 Frist Boulevard
Hermitage, TN 37076
Parkridge Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 11
Address
2333 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Nearby Neighborhoods
Foxwood Heights (37406), North Brainerd (37411), Regency Place (37411), Pineoak Heights (37411), Hillsboro Heights (37406)
Skyline Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 10, and 813
Address
3441 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
Nearby Neighborhoods
Metrocenter / North Roads Park (37228), Metro / Second an dHume (37250), East Germantown (37250), Buena Vista (37228), Troppard Heights (37218)
Gateway Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
651 Dunlop Lane
Clarksville, TN 37040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Bellamy Court (37043), Volunteer Estates (37044), Charlestown Estates (37043), Colony Estates (37043), Chesapeake Estates (37043)
StoneCrest Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
200 StoneCrest Boulevard
Smyrna, TN 37167
Nearby Neighborhoods
Valley Green Acres (37167), Tarrytown Estates (37167), Oak Valley (37167), Davis Meadows (37167), Green Acres (37167)
Sumner Regional Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 3, 10, and 7
Address
555 HARTSVILLE PIKE.
Gallatin, TN 37066
Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 7
Address
6019 Walnut Grove Road
Memphis, TN 38120
Nearby Neighborhoods
River Oaks (38120), The Village (38117), Hedgemoor (38122), Chickasaw Gardens (38113), Morningside Park (38113)
Southern Hills Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
391 Wallace Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kenilworth Estates (37211), Beverly Heights (37211), Oakwood Terrace (37011), Shelby Hills (37206), Historic Edgefield (37213)
Saint Francis Hospital – Memphis
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
5959 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
Nearby Neighborhoods
River Oaks (38120), The Village (38117), Hedgemoor (38122), Chickasaw Gardens (38113), Morningside Park (38113)
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