Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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