Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
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
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
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?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Med Surg
- Hickory, North Carolina
- Frye Regional Medical Center
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
$1,698/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Hickory, NC
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,082/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Hickory, NC
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,082/week
Cardiac Telemetry RN
- Hickory, NC
- American Traveler
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$1,948/week
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Hickory, NC
- HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
$1,941/week
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