Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,779/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,779 per week. This is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,993.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on 666 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages
$1,779/week
Hickory, NC
24% lower than the US average.
$1,993/week
North Carolina
11% lower than the US average.
$2,206/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
$2,032/week
This is 6% higher than the Hickory average of $1,907.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$2,102/week
This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $1,907.
Concord, North Carolina
$2,028/week
This is 6% higher than the Hickory average of $1,907.
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 $2,410 per week, followed by Greenville, North Carolina ($2,176) and Durham, North Carolina ($2,094). Durham, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,150. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,779 per week — Goldsboro, North Carolina pays 35% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, North Carolina | $2,410 | $3,000 |
| Greenville, North Carolina | $2,176 | $2,979 |
| Durham, North Carolina | $2,094 | $3,150 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Vibra Travels pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,077 per week, followed by LifePoint ($2,026) and LeaderStat ($2,010). Vibra Travels also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,122. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,779 per week — Vibra Travels pays 17% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Vibra Travels | $2,077 | $2,122 |
| LifePoint | $2,026 | $2,038 |
| LeaderStat | $2,010 | $2,010 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $1,994 | $1,994 |
| Catalytic Solutions | $1,959 | $1,959 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| The Judge Group | $1,951 | $1,951 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $1,927 | $1,927 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $1,915 | $1,915 |
| Care Career | $1,909 | $1,969 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med Surg RN
- Hickory, NC
- LifePoint
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,038/week
Med Surg RN
- Hickory, NC
- LifePoint
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,014/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Hickory, NC
- Trustaff
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,821/week
Med/Surg RN
- Hickory, NC
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs
$1,632/week
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