Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,739/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,739 per week. This is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,951.

Last updated on May 20, 2026. Based on 1,574 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,739/week

Hickory, NC

25% lower than the US average.

$1,951/week

North Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

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

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Shelby, North Carolina

$1,949/week

This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $1,778.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$1,975/week

This is 10% higher than the Hickory average of $1,778.

Concord, North Carolina

$1,989/week

This is 11% higher than the Hickory average of $1,778.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,218$2,362
Greenville, North Carolina$2,208$2,842
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,184$2,722
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,109$2,465
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$2,053$2,676
Boone, North Carolina$2,047$2,236
Asheville, North Carolina$2,030$3,264
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,083$2,227
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,983$2,073
United Staffing Solutions$1,972$1,972
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$1,953$1,956
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$1,943$2,079
LifePoint$1,934$2,095
The Judge Group$1,914$2,011
LeaderStat$1,887$1,982
Voca Healthcare$1,861$1,921
Cross Country Nurses$1,850$1,850

Last updated on May 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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