Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Durham, NC
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,084/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Durham, NC is $2,084 per week. This is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of $1,988.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 180 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Durham, NC compared to State and National Averages
$2,084/week
Durham, NC
6% lower than the US average.
$1,988/week
North Carolina
11% lower than the US average.
$2,204/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
Burlington, North Carolina
$1,958/week
This is 14% lower than the Durham average of $2,225.
Danville, Virginia
$1,978/week
This is 13% lower than the Durham average of $2,225.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$1,958/week
This is 14% lower than the Durham average of $2,225.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Goldsboro, North Carolina pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,415 per week, followed by Greenville, North Carolina ($2,244) and Wilmington, North Carolina ($2,104). Goldsboro, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,084 per week — Goldsboro, North Carolina pays 16% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, North Carolina | $2,415 | $3,014 |
| Greenville, North Carolina | $2,244 | $3,005 |
| Wilmington, North Carolina | $2,104 | $3,005 |
| Hendersonville, North Carolina | $2,101 | $2,257 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Durham?
Prime Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,502 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($2,208) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,180). Prime Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,150. For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,084 per week — Prime Staffing pays 20% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Staffing | $2,502 | $3,150 |
| HCS 247 | $2,208 | $2,208 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,180 | $2,180 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,162 | $2,162 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,142 | $2,142 |
| Care Career | $2,142 | $2,142 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,130 | $2,130 |
| American Traveler | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,101 | $2,144 |
| Meda Health | $2,088 | $2,088 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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