Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$2,043/week
The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in North Carolina is $2,043 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,178.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 3,981 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$2,043/week
North Carolina
7% lower than the US average.
$2,178/week
United States
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 North Carolina average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,043 per week — Matthews, North Carolina pays 37% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $2,270 | $2,270 |
| Washington, North Carolina | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| Wilmington, North Carolina | $2,220 | $3,268 |
| Goldsboro, North Carolina | $2,168 | $2,751 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $2,167 | $2,778 |
| Chapel Hill, North Carolina | $2,100 | $2,100 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,248 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,246) and Pennsylvania ($2,219). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,233. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,043 per week — Ohio pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $2,248 | $3,935 |
| West Virginia | $2,246 | $3,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,219 | $3,408 |
| Kentucky | $2,174 | $4,233 |
| Virginia | $2,132 | $3,658 |
| Maryland | $2,079 | $2,994 |
| South Carolina | $1,998 | $3,022 |
| District of Columbia | $1,964 | $2,880 |
| Georgia | $1,955 | $3,570 |
| Tennessee | $1,942 | $3,378 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,268 per week, followed by Pulse Healthcare Services ($3,010) and Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($2,973). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,043 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 60% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,268 | $3,268 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $3,010 | $3,051 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,973 | $2,973 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,905 | $2,905 |
| TLC Nursing | $2,892 | $3,148 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,772 | $2,900 |
| Excel Medical Staffing | $2,704 | $2,836 |
| GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions | $2,688 | $2,921 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,587 | $3,000 |
| Nexus Medpro Staffing | $2,495 | $3,252 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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