Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,084/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Shelby, NC is $2,084 per week. This is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of $2,026.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on 608 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,084/week

Shelby, NC

8% lower than the US average.

$2,026/week

North Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

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

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Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$2,033/week

This is 3% lower than the Shelby average of $2,086.

Hickory, North Carolina

$1,870/week

This is 12% lower than the Shelby average of $2,086.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,125/week

This is 2% higher than the Shelby average of $2,086.

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

Chapel Hill, North Carolina pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,485 per week, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($2,380) and Washington, North Carolina ($2,268). Wilmington, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,120. For comparison, the Shelby, NC average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,084 per week — Chapel Hill, North Carolina pays 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$2,485$2,827
Waynesville, North Carolina$2,380$2,380
Washington, North Carolina$2,268$2,268
Matthews, North Carolina$2,261$2,780
Goldsboro, North Carolina$2,233$2,970
Greenville, North Carolina$2,230$3,076
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,142$2,400
Wilmington, North Carolina$2,127$3,120
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$2,119$3,072
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Shelby?

Coast Medical Service pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,608 per week, followed by Seven Healthcare ($2,565) and Talent4Health ($2,418). Seven Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the Shelby, NC average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,084 per week — Coast Medical Service pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Coast Medical Service$2,608$2,645
Seven Healthcare$2,565$3,000
Talent4Health$2,418$2,832
Lamb Staffing$2,247$2,275
FlexCare Nursing$2,247$2,683
Accurate Healthcare Staffing$2,182$2,588
PEL/VIP$2,160$2,160
GLC On-The-Go$2,141$2,141
HPA Healthcare$2,131$2,131
Voca Healthcare$2,092$2,104

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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