Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,992/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in North Carolina is $1,992 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,131.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 4,584 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$1,992/week

North Carolina

7% lower than the US average.

$2,131/week

United States

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 $2,430 per week, followed by Greenville, North Carolina ($2,225) and Durham, North Carolina ($2,093). Durham, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,150. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,992 per week — Goldsboro, North Carolina pays 22% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Goldsboro, North Carolina$2,430$3,000
Greenville, North Carolina$2,225$3,005
Durham, North Carolina$2,093$3,150
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,088$2,257
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

New Jersey pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,223 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,161) and Pennsylvania ($2,134). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,900. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,992 per week — New Jersey pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Jersey$2,223$3,199
West Virginia$2,161$3,220
Pennsylvania$2,134$3,491
Virginia$2,120$3,230
Kentucky$2,082$3,900
Maryland$2,048$3,187
District of Columbia$1,985$2,361
South Carolina$1,971$3,400
Tennessee$1,915$3,326
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Modern Healthcare Solutions pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,648 per week, followed by Seven Healthcare ($2,601) and Compunnel Healthcare ($2,601). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,315. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,992 per week — Modern Healthcare Solutions pays 33% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,648$2,817
Seven Healthcare$2,601$3,000
Compunnel Healthcare$2,601$2,913
RadHealth+$2,565$2,778
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,414$3,315
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$2,393$2,800
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,367$2,754
Nexus Medpro Staffing$2,350$3,005
Revolution Healthcare Services$2,348$2,531
Binding Minds$2,300$2,300

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

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