Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,158/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in North Carolina is $2,158 per week. This is 12% lower than the US average of $2,419.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 564 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,158/week

North Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$2,419/week

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Cary, North Carolina pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,847 per week, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina ($2,738) and Southport, North Carolina ($2,399). Raleigh, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,362. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,158 per week — Cary, North Carolina pays 32% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cary, North Carolina$2,847$2,847
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,738$3,362
Southport, North Carolina$2,399$2,549
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,320$2,460
Jacksonville, North Carolina$2,269$2,546
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

District of Columbia pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,527 per week, followed by Pennsylvania ($2,487) and New Jersey ($2,483). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,620. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,158 per week — District of Columbia pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
District of Columbia$2,527$3,542
Pennsylvania$2,487$3,594
New Jersey$2,483$3,086
Maryland$2,413$3,432
Kentucky$2,411$3,620
West Virginia$2,403$3,292
Virginia$2,347$3,485
Tennessee$2,118$3,024
South Carolina$2,037$3,000
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,726 per week, followed by Seven Healthcare ($2,540) and GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($2,496). Coast Medical Service has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,565. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,158 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,726$2,726
Seven Healthcare$2,540$2,880
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,496$2,496
Coast Medical Service$2,453$3,565
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,407$2,407
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,400$2,400
Revolution Healthcare Services$2,399$2,409
The Judge Group$2,397$2,446
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,390$2,637
ADN Healthcare$2,375$2,487

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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