Average Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$2,187/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Hickory, NC is $2,187 per week. This is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of $2,174.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 164 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$2,187/week

Hickory, NC

1% lower than the US average.

$2,174/week

North Carolina

1% lower than the US average.

$2,202/week

United States

How Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$2,068/week

This is 8% higher than the Hickory average of $1,904.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$1,952/week

This is 2% higher than the Hickory average of $1,904.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,093/week

This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $1,904.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses?

Charlotte, North Carolina pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,855 per week, followed by Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($2,219) and New Bern, North Carolina ($2,204). Charlotte, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,745. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,187 per week — Charlotte, North Carolina pays 31% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,855$3,745
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$2,219$2,900
New Bern, North Carolina$2,204$2,646
Lexington, North Carolina$2,200$2,200
High Point, North Carolina$2,199$2,880
Hickory, North Carolina$2,187$2,517
Gastonia, North Carolina$2,142$2,142
Durham, North Carolina$2,120$2,120
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,083$2,083
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,516 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,414) and The Judge Group ($2,398). Vibra Travels also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,517. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,187 per week — Vibra Travels pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,516$2,517
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,414$2,471
The Judge Group$2,398$2,398
LifePoint$2,387$2,387
LeaderStat$2,362$2,362
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,340$2,340
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,333$2,333
Care Career$2,328$2,328
Catalytic Solutions$2,310$2,310
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,285$2,285

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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