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Modern Healthcare Solutions pays Travel Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $2,221 per week, followed by LeaderStat ($2,139) and Revolution Healthcare Services ($2,061). For comparison, the Charlotte, NC average for Travel Clinical Nurses is $2,034 per week — Modern Healthcare Solutions pays 9% more.

Only Charlotte, North Carolina reports pay data for Travel Clinical Nurses, averaging $2,034 per week. Charlotte, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,139. For comparison, the Charlotte, NC average for Travel Clinical Nurses is $2,034 per week, roughly in line with Charlotte, North Carolina.

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