Average Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary

$2,165/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse in North Carolina is $2,165 per week. This is 22% lower than the US average of $2,645.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$2,165/week

North Carolina

22% lower than the US average.

$2,645/week

United States

Average Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses?

Asheville, North Carolina pays Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $2,348 per week, followed by Lumberton, North Carolina ($2,297) and Charlotte, North Carolina ($2,270). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $2,165 per week — Asheville, North Carolina pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina$2,348$2,348
Lumberton, North Carolina$2,297$2,297
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,270$2,329
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$2,245$2,245
Concord, North Carolina$2,059$2,059
Hickory, North Carolina$1,955$1,955
Rocky Mount, North Carolina$1,547$1,547
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Pennsylvania pays Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $2,922 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,502) and West Virginia ($2,387). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,806. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $2,165 per week — Pennsylvania pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pennsylvania$2,922$3,806
Kentucky$2,502$3,007
West Virginia$2,387$2,795
Alabama$2,387$2,387
Ohio$2,336$3,031
Virginia$2,291$2,434
Tennessee$2,251$2,545
Georgia$2,245$2,747
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Triage Staffing pays Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $2,412 per week, followed by LifePoint ($2,410) and HCS 247 ($2,348). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $2,165 per week — Triage Staffing pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Triage Staffing$2,412$2,412
LifePoint$2,410$2,410
HCS 247$2,348$2,348
LeaderStat$2,319$2,319
Care Career$2,307$2,307
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,297$2,297
Catalytic Solutions$2,287$2,287
American Traveler$2,276$2,321
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,272$2,272
AHS Staffing$2,263$2,329

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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