Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,982/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in North Carolina is $1,982 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $2,239.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 1,212 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$1,982/week

North Carolina

13% lower than the US average.

$2,239/week

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Concord, North Carolina pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,333 per week, followed by Washington, North Carolina ($2,268) and Greenville, North Carolina ($2,197). Greenville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,968. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,982 per week — Concord, North Carolina pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Concord, North Carolina$2,333$2,547
Washington, North Carolina$2,268$2,268
Greenville, North Carolina$2,197$2,968
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,160$2,160
Pinehurst, North Carolina$2,158$2,455
High Point, North Carolina$2,155$2,155
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Delaware pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,346 per week, followed by Pennsylvania ($2,290) and District of Columbia ($2,273). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,582. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,982 per week — Delaware pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Delaware$2,346$2,643
Pennsylvania$2,290$3,097
District of Columbia$2,273$2,988
West Virginia$2,250$3,222
Maryland$2,246$3,288
New Jersey$2,242$3,133
Virginia$2,187$3,582
South Carolina$2,077$3,100
Kentucky$2,012$3,391
Tennessee$1,822$2,827
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,607 per week, followed by HonorVet Technologies ($2,473) and HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,383). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,317. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,982 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,607$3,317
HonorVet Technologies$2,473$3,004
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,383$2,383
Seven Healthcare$2,331$2,800
ECU Health$2,268$2,268
Express Healthcare Staffing of Miami$2,220$2,220
The Good Life MedStaff$2,217$2,217
Wise Medical Staffing$2,203$2,246
Vibra Travels$2,198$2,231
LifePoint$2,184$2,187

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

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