Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,862/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $1,862 per week. This is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,939.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$1,862/week

Rutherfordton, NC

29% lower than the US average.

$1,939/week

North Carolina

24% lower than the US average.

$2,396/week

United States

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

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Shelby, North Carolina

$1,807/week

This is 8% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $1,950.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,192/week

This is 11% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $1,950.

Hickory, North Carolina

$1,683/week

This is 16% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $1,950.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,148$2,774
Burlington, North Carolina$2,137$2,137
Asheville, North Carolina$2,082$2,741
Goldsboro, North Carolina$2,039$2,350
Wilmington, North Carolina$2,038$2,038
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Rutherfordton?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LeaderStat$2,044$2,044
GHR Healthcare$1,940$1,940
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,905$1,905
GLC On-The-Go$1,887$1,887
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$1,885$1,885
American Traveler$1,876$1,876
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$1,805$1,805
Jackson Nurse Professionals$1,655$1,655
Uniti Med$1,608$1,608
GQR Healthcare$1,608$1,608

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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