Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,034/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Cary, NC is $2,034 per week. This is 11% lower than the US average of $2,260.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 4,200 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages

$2,034/week

Cary, NC

11% lower than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities

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Burlington, North Carolina

$1,989/week

This is 4% higher than the Cary average of $1,911.

Henderson, North Carolina

$1,845/week

This is 4% lower than the Cary average of $1,911.

Goldsboro, North Carolina

$2,166/week

This is 12% higher than the Cary average of $1,911.

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Matthews, North Carolina pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,801 per week, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($2,380) and Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($2,270). Wilmington, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,252. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,034 per week — Matthews, North Carolina pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Matthews, North Carolina$2,801$2,801
Waynesville, North Carolina$2,380$2,380
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$2,270$2,270
Washington, North Carolina$2,268$2,268
Greenville, North Carolina$2,247$3,076
Mooresville, North Carolina$2,206$2,779
Wilmington, North Carolina$2,186$3,252
Goldsboro, North Carolina$2,174$2,933
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,172$2,778
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$2,100$2,100

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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