Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,188/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in North Carolina is $2,188 per week. This is 12% lower than the US average of $2,461.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 548 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,188/week

North Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$2,461/week

United States

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

Raleigh, North Carolina pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,590 per week, followed by Tarboro, North Carolina ($2,540) and Kinston, North Carolina ($2,331). Raleigh, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,280. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,188 per week — Raleigh, North Carolina pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,590$3,280
Tarboro, North Carolina$2,540$2,732
Kinston, North Carolina$2,331$2,577
Lumberton, North Carolina$2,287$2,552
Jacksonville, North Carolina$2,238$2,492
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,225$2,653
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Delaware pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,616 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,536) and New Jersey ($2,514). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,520. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,188 per week — Delaware pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Delaware$2,616$3,207
West Virginia$2,536$3,347
New Jersey$2,514$3,200
Maryland$2,478$3,094
Kentucky$2,468$3,520
District of Columbia$2,408$3,176
Virginia$2,391$3,450
Georgia$2,166$3,009
Tennessee$2,154$2,800
South Carolina$2,044$3,000
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,732 per week, followed by PEL/VIP ($2,611) and Seven Healthcare ($2,553). Seven Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,188 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,732$2,732
PEL/VIP$2,611$2,720
Seven Healthcare$2,553$3,000
Remede Consulting Group$2,546$2,546
ECU Health$2,520$2,520
HCS 247$2,445$2,670
Talent4Health$2,428$2,793
LifePoint$2,420$2,420
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,400$2,427
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,399$2,412

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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