Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Morehead City, NC
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$1,914/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Morehead City, NC is $1,914 per week. This is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,045.
Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on 45 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Morehead City, NC compared to State and National Averages
$1,914/week
Morehead City, NC
17% lower than the US average.
$2,045/week
North Carolina
9% lower than the US average.
$2,234/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Morehead City Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Morehead City Compare to Other Cities
Greenville, North Carolina
$2,264/week
This is 15% higher than the Morehead City average of $1,914.
Wilmington, North Carolina
$2,095/week
This is 9% higher than the Morehead City average of $1,914.
Norfolk, Virginia
$2,356/week
This is 19% higher than the Morehead City average of $1,914.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Morehead City?
DOU - Direct Observation Unit and Intermediate Care earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Morehead City, NC, both averaging $1,937 per week, ahead of PCU - Progressive Care Unit ($1,914). PCU - Progressive Care Unit has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,063. For comparison, the Morehead City, NC average for Travel Nurses is $1,914 per week — DOU - Direct Observation Unit and Intermediate Care earn 1% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| DOU - Direct Observation Unit | $1,937 | $1,945 |
| Intermediate Care | $1,937 | $1,945 |
| PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $1,914 | $2,063 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Morehead City?
Care Career pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,063 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($2,047) and Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,043). For comparison, the Morehead City, NC average for Travel Nurses is $1,914 per week — Care Career pays 8% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $2,063 | $2,063 |
| HCS 247 | $2,047 | $2,047 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,043 | $2,043 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $1,949 | $1,949 |
| American Traveler | $1,941 | $1,941 |
| Assured Nursing | $1,940 | $1,940 |
| Triage Staffing | $1,930 | $1,930 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $1,913 | $1,945 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $1,889 | $1,889 |
Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
PCU RN
- Morehead City, North Carolina
- Carteret General Hospital
- PRN Healthcare and 11 others
UP TO $2,063/wk
PCU RN
- Morehead City, NC
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,063/week
PCU RN
- Morehead City, NC
- HCS 247
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,047/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Morehead City, NC
- Wellspring Nurse Source
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,043/week
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Morehead City, NC
- TotalMed RN
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,000/week
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