Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,700/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Highlands, NC is $1,700 per week. This is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,995.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 326 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,700/week

Highlands, NC

28% lower than the US average.

$1,995/week

North Carolina

9% lower than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

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

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Franklin, North Carolina

$1,805/week

This is 6% higher than the Highlands average of $1,700.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,072/week

This is 18% higher than the Highlands average of $1,700.

Maryville, Tennessee

$1,965/week

This is 13% higher than the Highlands average of $1,700.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Boone, North Carolina$2,181$2,974
Asheville, North Carolina$2,146$3,752
Elizabeth City, North Carolina$2,127$2,268
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,123$2,774
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Highlands?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Advantis Medical$1,912$1,912
Nurse First$1,884$1,884
Go Healthcare$1,866$1,866
Coast Medical Service$1,840$1,840
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$1,840$1,840
Care Career$1,838$1,838
Genie Healthcare$1,835$1,835
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,833$1,833
Revolution Healthcare Services$1,808$1,808
Zack Group$1,804$1,804

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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