Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,675/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,675 per week. This is 60% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,686.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 68 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,675/week

Hickory, NC

37% lower than the US average.

$2,686/week

North Carolina

14% higher than the US average.

$2,301/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Shelby, North Carolina

$1,807/week

This is 7% higher than the Hickory average of $1,683.

Boone, North Carolina

$2,533/week

This is 34% higher than the Hickory average of $1,683.

Concord, North Carolina

$1,804/week

This is 7% higher than the Hickory average of $1,683.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,686$2,686
Boone, North Carolina$2,533$2,910
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,326$2,326
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,148$2,774
Burlington, North Carolina$2,137$2,137
Durham, North Carolina$2,086$2,086
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LeaderStat$2,109$2,109
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions$2,070$2,070
Cross Country Nurses$1,990$1,990
LifePoint$1,957$2,074
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$1,941$1,941
THP Healthcare Staffing$1,880$2,066
IDR Healthcare$1,878$2,058
Voca Healthcare$1,866$2,047
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,847$1,953
TRS Healthcare$1,827$1,988

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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