Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,778/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Highlands, NC is $1,778 per week. This is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,032.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 292 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,778/week

Highlands, NC

24% lower than the US average.

$2,032/week

North Carolina

9% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$2,108/week

This is 16% higher than the Highlands average of $1,778.

Cumming, Georgia

$1,798/week

This is 1% higher than the Highlands average of $1,778.

Lawrenceville, Georgia

$1,950/week

This is 9% higher than the Highlands average of $1,778.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Highlands?

Only ED - Emergency Department reports pay data among Travel Nursing specialties in Highlands, NC, averaging $1,803 per week. ED - Emergency Department also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,289. For comparison, the Highlands, NC average for Travel Nurses is $1,778 per week — ED - Emergency Department earns 1% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ED - Emergency Department$1,803$2,289
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Highlands?

Seven Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,598 per week, followed by Wise Medical Staffing ($2,317) and Express Healthcare Staffing of Miami ($2,300). Seven Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,050. For comparison, the Highlands, NC average for Travel Nurses is $1,778 per week — Seven Healthcare pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Seven Healthcare$2,598$3,050
Wise Medical Staffing$2,317$2,387
Express Healthcare Staffing of Miami$2,300$2,300
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,295$2,295
Binding Minds$2,272$2,272
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,209$2,457
The Judge Group$2,110$2,110
Cross Country Nurses$2,015$2,080
TalentBurst, Inc$1,915$1,915
LanceSoft$1,900$1,900

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

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