Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$1,964/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,964 per week. This is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,082.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 144 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,964/week

Hickory, NC

12% lower than the US average.

$2,082/week

North Carolina

6% lower than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$2,077/week

This is 11% higher than the Hickory average of $1,858.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$1,964/week

This is 5% higher than the Hickory average of $1,858.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,088/week

This is 11% higher than the Hickory average of $1,858.

Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?

Washington, North Carolina pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,231 per week, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($2,182) and Charlotte, North Carolina ($2,176). Asheville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,926. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $1,964 per week — Washington, North Carolina pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, North Carolina$2,231$2,231
Asheville, North Carolina$2,182$3,926
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,176$3,000
Wilmington, North Carolina$2,171$2,245
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Hickory?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,387 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,374) and Genie Healthcare ($2,346). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $1,964 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,387$2,387
Vibra Travels$2,374$2,374
Genie Healthcare$2,346$2,346
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,317$2,317
The Judge Group$2,311$2,311
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,296$2,311
LifePoint$2,290$2,290
DayOne Staffing, Inc.$2,254$2,254
Catalytic Solutions$2,190$2,194
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,180$2,180

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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