Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,980/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,980 per week. This is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,058.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 2,056 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,980/week

Hickory, NC

15% lower than the US average.

$2,058/week

North Carolina

10% lower than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

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

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Shelby, North Carolina

$2,101/week

This is 5% higher than the Hickory average of $2,002.

Concord, North Carolina

$2,014/week

This is 1% higher than the Hickory average of $2,002.

Salisbury, North Carolina

$2,101/week

This is 5% higher than the Hickory average of $2,002.

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 Mooresville, North Carolina ($2,779) and Waynesville, North Carolina ($2,380). Wilmington, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,268. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,980 per week — Matthews, North Carolina pays 41% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Matthews, North Carolina$2,801$2,801
Mooresville, North Carolina$2,779$2,779
Waynesville, North Carolina$2,380$2,380
Greenville, North Carolina$2,275$3,217
Washington, North Carolina$2,268$2,268
Wilmington, North Carolina$2,258$3,268
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,165$2,778
Goldsboro, North Carolina$2,152$2,751
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,120$2,842
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Hickory?

HCS 247 pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,395 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,301) and HonorVet Technologies ($2,240). Premier Medical Staffing Services has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,736. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,980 per week — HCS 247 pays 21% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HCS 247$2,395$2,395
Vibra Travels$2,301$2,374
HonorVet Technologies$2,240$2,240
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,230$2,736
The Judge Group$2,230$2,239
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,200$2,387
LifePoint$2,175$2,175
LeaderStat$2,145$2,238
Care Career$2,134$2,203
Catalytic Solutions$2,116$2,185

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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