Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,716/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Highlands, NC is $1,716 per week. This is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,929.

Last updated on June 5, 2026. Based on 368 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

$1,716/week

Highlands, NC

26% lower than the US average.

$1,929/week

North Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$2,160/week

United States

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

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Asheville, North Carolina

$2,034/week

This is 12% higher than the Highlands average of $1,788.

Cumming, Georgia

$1,734/week

This is 3% lower than the Highlands average of $1,788.

Canton, Georgia

$1,736/week

This is 3% lower than the Highlands average of $1,788.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Monroe, North Carolina$2,299$2,604
Greenville, North Carolina$2,226$3,775
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,151$2,722
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,040$2,450
Asheville, North Carolina$2,034$3,299
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$2,025$2,833
Wilmington, North Carolina$2,018$2,899
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Highlands?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,068$2,208
Wise Medical Staffing$1,966$1,966
TalentBurst, Inc$1,931$2,006
The Judge Group$1,858$1,858
Genie Healthcare$1,849$1,849
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$1,840$1,840
HCS 247 Travel$1,839$1,839
Winston Resources$1,817$1,817
Care Career$1,810$1,810
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$1,802$1,802

Last updated on June 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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