Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$1,784/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,784 per week. This is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,905.

Last updated on January 22, 2026. Based on 1,397 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,784/week

Hickory, NC

21% lower than the US average.

$1,905/week

North Carolina

13% lower than the US average.

$2,151/week

United States

How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$1,939/week

This is 7% higher than the Hickory average of $1,813.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,060/week

This is 12% higher than the Hickory average of $1,813.

Johnson City, Tennessee

$2,111/week

This is 14% higher than the Hickory average of $1,813.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina$2,167$3,620
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,589$2,702
ConnectRN$2,270$2,393
Vibra Travels$2,082$2,082
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,078$2,083
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions$2,070$2,070
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,055$2,074
LeaderStat$1,973$2,070
LifePoint$1,949$2,074
Go Healthcare$1,915$1,915
THP Healthcare Staffing$1,911$2,015

Last updated on January 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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