Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,037/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Highlands, NC is $2,037 per week. This is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of $1,967.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 32 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,037/week

Highlands, NC

8% lower than the US average.

$1,967/week

North Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

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

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Asheville, North Carolina

$2,119/week

This is 7% higher than the Highlands average of $1,976.

Maryville, Tennessee

$1,844/week

This is 7% lower than the Highlands average of $1,976.

Knoxville, Tennessee

$2,111/week

This is 6% higher than the Highlands average of $1,976.

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

Boone, North Carolina pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,422 per week, followed by Goldsboro, North Carolina ($2,414) and Washington, North Carolina ($2,268). Asheville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,268. For comparison, the Highlands, NC average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,037 per week — Boone, North Carolina pays 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Boone, North Carolina$2,422$2,671
Goldsboro, North Carolina$2,414$3,014
Washington, North Carolina$2,268$2,268
Greenville, North Carolina$2,179$3,007
Wilmington, North Carolina$2,075$2,860
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,049$2,751
Highlands, North Carolina$2,037$2,391
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,033$2,194
Asheville, North Carolina$2,023$3,268
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Highlands?

Seven Healthcare pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,695 per week, followed by Wise Medical Staffing ($2,317) and Express Healthcare Staffing of Miami ($2,300). Seven Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,050. For comparison, the Highlands, NC average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,037 per week — Seven Healthcare pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Seven Healthcare$2,695$3,050
Wise Medical Staffing$2,317$2,387
Express Healthcare Staffing of Miami$2,300$2,300
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,295$2,295
Binding Minds$2,272$2,272
Catalytic Solutions$2,218$2,218
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,156$2,218
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,149$2,391
Genie Healthcare$2,146$2,209
The Judge Group$2,110$2,110

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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