Average Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,993/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in North Carolina is $1,993 per week. This is 12% lower than the US average of $2,231.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 200 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$1,993/week

North Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$2,231/week

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?

Pinehurst, North Carolina pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,420 per week, followed by Greenville, North Carolina ($2,268) and Asheville, North Carolina ($1,999). Asheville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,697. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $1,993 per week — Pinehurst, North Carolina pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pinehurst, North Carolina$2,420$2,420
Greenville, North Carolina$2,268$2,268
Asheville, North Carolina$1,999$2,697
Burlington, North Carolina$1,995$2,196
Wilmington, North Carolina$1,979$2,151
How does the pay for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,378 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,326) and South Carolina ($2,323). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,360. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $1,993 per week — Kentucky pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$2,378$3,246
Virginia$2,326$3,360
South Carolina$2,323$3,009
District of Columbia$2,308$2,612
Pennsylvania$2,169$2,400
Tennessee$2,158$2,565
West Virginia$2,109$2,570
New Jersey$2,092$2,346
Maryland$2,066$2,293
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,487 per week, followed by HonorVet Technologies ($2,420) and FlexCare Nursing ($2,355). FlexCare Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,697. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $1,993 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,487$2,491
HonorVet Technologies$2,420$2,420
FlexCare Nursing$2,355$2,697
ECU Health$2,268$2,268
Wise Medical Staffing$2,246$2,246
United Staffing Solutions$2,175$2,175
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,160$2,160
Care Career$2,144$2,152
Bestica$2,135$2,135
LeaderStat$2,128$2,196

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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