Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,725/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Highlands, NC is $1,725 per week. This is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,913.

Last updated on April 3, 2026. Based on 246 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,725/week

Highlands, NC

25% lower than the US average.

$1,913/week

North Carolina

13% lower than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

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

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Greenville, South Carolina

$2,091/week

This is 18% higher than the Highlands average of $1,723.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,007/week

This is 14% higher than the Highlands average of $1,723.

Cumming, Georgia

$1,678/week

This is 3% lower than the Highlands average of $1,723.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,145$2,631
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,106$2,106
Greenville, North Carolina$2,055$2,268
Asheville, North Carolina$2,028$3,298
Mooresville, North Carolina$2,028$2,028
Shelby, North Carolina$2,026$2,833
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Highlands?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,055$2,160
HCS 247 Travel$1,884$1,884
ConnectRN$1,883$1,883
Genie Healthcare$1,849$1,849
American Traveler$1,840$1,876
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$1,840$1,840
Care Career$1,838$1,838
Winston Resources$1,817$1,817
Zack Group$1,804$1,804
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$1,802$1,802

Last updated on April 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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