Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,018/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in North Carolina is $2,018 per week. This is 15% lower than the US average of $2,316.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 1,093 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$2,018/week
North Carolina
15% lower than the US average.
$2,316/week
United States
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Pinehurst, North Carolina pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,363 per week, followed by Tarboro, North Carolina ($2,283) and Greenville, North Carolina ($2,268). Hendersonville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,470. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,018 per week — Pinehurst, North Carolina pays 17% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst, North Carolina | $2,363 | $2,363 |
| Tarboro, North Carolina | $2,283 | $2,299 |
| Greenville, North Carolina | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| Washington, North Carolina | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| Hendersonville, North Carolina | $2,257 | $2,470 |
| Lexington, North Carolina | $2,131 | $2,131 |
| Belmont, North Carolina | $2,112 | $2,238 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Kentucky pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,374 per week, followed by Delaware ($2,337) and District of Columbia ($2,324). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,018 per week — Kentucky pays 18% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $2,374 | $4,551 |
| Delaware | $2,337 | $2,775 |
| District of Columbia | $2,324 | $2,981 |
| New Jersey | $2,324 | $3,696 |
| Maryland | $2,307 | $3,376 |
| West Virginia | $2,160 | $3,728 |
| Virginia | $2,150 | $3,328 |
| South Carolina | $2,132 | $3,052 |
| Georgia | $1,966 | $2,882 |
| Tennessee | $1,867 | $2,752 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Protouch Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,001 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,572) and HonorVet Technologies ($2,565). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,321. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,018 per week — Protouch Staffing pays 49% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Protouch Staffing | $3,001 | $3,001 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,572 | $3,321 |
| HonorVet Technologies | $2,565 | $2,751 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional | $2,480 | $2,480 |
| PEL/VIP | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,445 | $2,933 |
| Talent4Health | $2,419 | $2,842 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,311 | $2,361 |
| Binding Minds | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,290 | $2,470 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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PCU RN
- Greenville, North Carolina
- ECU Health Medical Center
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UP TO $3,217/wk
Med Surg Telemetry Float RN
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 15 others
UP TO $2,963/wk
Cardiac Telemetry RN
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 35 others
UP TO $2,932/wk
PCU RN
- Goldsboro, North Carolina
- University of North Carolina Health Care System - 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive ,
- PRN Healthcare and 3 others
UP TO $2,722/wk
PCU RN
- Goldsboro, North Carolina
- University of North Carolina Health Care System - 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive ,
- Host Healthcare and 5 others
UP TO $2,713/wk
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