Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$1,895/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,895 per week. This is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,028.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 1,453 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

$1,895/week

Hickory, NC

19% lower than the US average.

$2,028/week

North Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$2,254/week

United States

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

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Shelby, North Carolina

$2,085/week

This is 8% higher than the Hickory average of $1,911.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$2,138/week

This is 11% higher than the Hickory average of $1,911.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,101/week

This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $1,911.

Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Matthews, North Carolina pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,801 per week, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina ($2,400) and Waynesville, North Carolina ($2,380). Wilmington, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,252. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,895 per week — Matthews, North Carolina pays 48% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Matthews, North Carolina$2,801$2,801
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,400$2,400
Waynesville, North Carolina$2,380$2,380
Washington, North Carolina$2,268$2,268
Goldsboro, North Carolina$2,232$2,933
Greenville, North Carolina$2,217$3,076
Wilmington, North Carolina$2,139$3,252
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$2,122$3,005
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Revolution Healthcare Services pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,489 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($2,395) and HonorVet Technologies ($2,240). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,895 per week — Revolution Healthcare Services pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Revolution Healthcare Services$2,489$2,489
HCS 247$2,395$2,395
HonorVet Technologies$2,240$2,240
The Judge Group$2,239$2,239
Vibra Travels$2,226$2,266
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,129$2,274
LeaderStat$2,085$2,137
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,062$2,070
Catalytic Solutions$2,055$2,095
Care Career$2,044$2,095

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

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