Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$1,901/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in North Carolina is $1,901 per week. This is 11% lower than the US average of $2,103.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 72 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$1,901/week
North Carolina
11% lower than the US average.
$2,103/week
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
Boone, North Carolina pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,232 per week, followed by Morganton, North Carolina ($2,144) and Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($1,866). Morganton, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,407. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,901 per week — Boone, North Carolina pays 17% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boone, North Carolina | $2,232 | $2,232 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $2,144 | $2,407 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $1,866 | $2,359 |
| Black Mountain, North Carolina | $1,842 | $1,842 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $1,782 | $2,159 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
District of Columbia pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,155 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,125) and New Jersey ($2,118). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,901 per week — District of Columbia pays 13% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $2,155 | $2,155 |
| West Virginia | $2,125 | $2,476 |
| New Jersey | $2,118 | $2,401 |
| Virginia | $2,016 | $3,014 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,984 | $2,451 |
| Maryland | $1,894 | $2,120 |
| Kentucky | $1,885 | $2,436 |
| Delaware | $1,744 | $1,820 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Care Team Solutions pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,303 per week, followed by Cell Staff ($2,258) and BHS Workforce ($2,232). Seven Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,901 per week — Care Team Solutions pays 21% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Team Solutions | $2,303 | $2,303 |
| Cell Staff | $2,258 | $2,258 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,232 | $2,232 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,220 | $2,500 |
| Zack Group | $2,183 | $2,183 |
| The Judge Group | $2,182 | $2,182 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,163 | $2,407 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,159 | $2,159 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,147 | $2,305 |
| HCS 247 | $2,134 | $2,194 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Behavioral Health RN
- Hickory, North Carolina
- Frye Regional Medical Center
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 17 others
UP TO $1,966/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 23 others
UP TO $1,891/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Morganton, NC
- GLC On-The-Go
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,407/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Linville, NC
- Genie Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,305/week
Estimated pay packagePsychiatric RN
- Butner, NC
- Supplemental Health Care
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,238/week
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