Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$1,799/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,799 per week. This is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,952.

Last updated on August 4, 2026. Based on 853 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

$1,799/week

Hickory, NC

21% lower than the US average.

$1,952/week

North Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$2,183/week

United States

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

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Morganton, North Carolina

$2,007/week

This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $1,833.

Shelby, North Carolina

$1,918/week

This is 4% higher than the Hickory average of $1,833.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$1,956/week

This is 6% higher than the Hickory average of $1,833.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Franklin, North Carolina$2,615$2,615
Holly Springs, North Carolina$2,268$2,592
Bolivia, North Carolina$2,158$2,158
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,271$3,608
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,197$3,780
The Judge Group$2,038$2,038
Vibra Travels$2,014$2,092
LifePoint$2,001$2,001
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$1,979$2,015
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,949$1,949
LeaderStat$1,937$1,982
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$1,932$1,932
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$1,894$1,894

Last updated on August 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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