Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,805/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,805 per week. This is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,974.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 1,162 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

$1,805/week

Hickory, NC

22% lower than the US average.

$1,974/week

North Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

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

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Shelby, North Carolina

$1,934/week

This is 1% higher than the Hickory average of $1,908.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$2,088/week

This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $1,908.

Concord, North Carolina

$1,923/week

This is 1% higher than the Hickory average of $1,908.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Goldsboro, North Carolina pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,436 per week, followed by Washington, North Carolina ($2,268) and Greenville, North Carolina ($2,222). Goldsboro, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,805 per week — Goldsboro, North Carolina pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Goldsboro, North Carolina$2,436$3,014
Washington, North Carolina$2,268$2,268
Greenville, North Carolina$2,222$3,005
Boone, North Carolina$2,200$2,200
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,122$2,800
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,101$2,257
Wilmington, North Carolina$2,087$2,860
Durham, North Carolina$2,041$2,130
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Hickory?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,112 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,078) and LifePoint ($2,073). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,134. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,805 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,112$2,134
Vibra Travels$2,078$2,121
LifePoint$2,073$2,119
The Judge Group$2,026$2,074
LeaderStat$1,981$2,007
THP Healthcare Staffing$1,970$1,970
Care Career$1,928$1,968
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$1,927$1,927
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$1,915$1,915
Catalytic Solutions$1,913$1,958

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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