Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$1,870/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in North Carolina is $1,870 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $2,160.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 73 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$1,870/week
North Carolina
16% lower than the US average.
$2,160/week
United States
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
Morganton, North Carolina pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,229 per week, followed by Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($1,951) and Greensboro, North Carolina ($1,859). Morganton, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,258. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,870 per week — Morganton, North Carolina pays 19% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton, North Carolina | $2,229 | $2,258 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $1,951 | $2,234 |
| Greensboro, North Carolina | $1,859 | $2,014 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Kentucky pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,160 per week, followed by Pennsylvania ($1,929) and Virginia ($1,921). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,654. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,870 per week — Kentucky pays 16% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $2,160 | $2,654 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,929 | $2,265 |
| Virginia | $1,921 | $2,603 |
| Ohio | $1,899 | $2,294 |
| Tennessee | $1,791 | $2,032 |
| Alabama | $1,763 | $1,953 |
| South Carolina | $1,490 | $1,490 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,664 per week, followed by Seven Healthcare ($2,260) and Cell Staff ($2,258). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,870 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 42% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,664 | $2,664 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,260 | $2,555 |
| Cell Staff | $2,258 | $2,258 |
| HPA Healthcare | $2,211 | $2,211 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,169 | $2,359 |
| VyTalent Solutions | $2,160 | $2,537 |
| SambaTraveler | $2,149 | $2,149 |
| Accurate Healthcare Staffing | $2,097 | $2,459 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,041 | $2,041 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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ER RN
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 21 others
UP TO $2,927/wk
Behavioral Health Urgent Care RN
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Guilford County Behavioral Health Center
- Aequor Healthcare and 20 others
UP TO $1,950/wk
Behavioral Health Urgent Care RN
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Guilford County Behavioral Health Center
- Concentric Healthcare Staffing and 15 others
UP TO $1,950/wk
Geriatric Psychiatric RN
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 11 others
UP TO $1,935/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Pinehurst, North Carolina
- FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
- Focus Staff and 6 others
UP TO $1,926/wk
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