Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,728/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Highlands, NC is $1,728 per week. This is 38% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,385.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Highlands, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,728/week

Highlands, NC

39% lower than the US average.

$2,385/week

North Carolina

1% lower than the US average.

$2,398/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$2,225/week

This is 22% higher than the Highlands average of $1,728.

Knoxville, Tennessee

$1,795/week

This is 4% higher than the Highlands average of $1,728.

Cumming, Georgia

$1,894/week

This is 9% higher than the Highlands average of $1,728.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Highlands?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Acute Care$1,746$1,840
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Highlands?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,097$2,218
ConnectRN$2,092$2,092
HCS 247 Travel$1,884$1,884
Coast Medical Service$1,840$1,840
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$1,840$1,840
Slate Healthcare$1,840$1,840
Genie Healthcare$1,835$1,835
THP Healthcare Staffing$1,808$1,808
Zack Group$1,804$1,804
Meda Health$1,800$1,800

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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