Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$46.12/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in North Carolina is $46.12 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$46.12/hour
North Carolina
This is equal to the US average
$45.98/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Burlington, North Carolina pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 117% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($50) and Virginia ($49). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Maryland pays 18% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| Virginia | $49 | $52 |
| District of Columbia | $42 | $45 |
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Bluebird Staffing pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($46) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($43). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Bluebird Staffing pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluebird Staffing | $49 | $49 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $43 | $44 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Med/Surg RN
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs
$34-54/hour
Telemetry/PCU RN
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Holly Springs, NC
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-55/hour
Telemetry/PCU RN
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Goldsboro, NC
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$31-51/hour
Med Surg RN
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Goldsboro, NC
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$31-51/hour
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