Travel Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,026/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in North Carolina is $2,026 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $2,200.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 14,631 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$2,026/week
North Carolina
9% lower than the US average.
$2,200/week
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Mooresville, North Carolina pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,684 per week, followed by Franklin, North Carolina ($2,470) and Garner, North Carolina ($2,434). Mooresville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,060. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,026 per week — Mooresville, North Carolina pays 32% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mooresville, North Carolina | $2,684 | $3,060 |
| Franklin, North Carolina | $2,470 | $2,470 |
| Garner, North Carolina | $2,434 | $2,434 |
| Southport, North Carolina | $2,399 | $2,549 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in North Carolina?
Rapid Response earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in North Carolina, averaging $3,246 per week, followed by Critical Care Float ($2,934) and Pediatric Hematology / Oncology ($2,882). CVOR has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,074. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,026 per week — Rapid Response earns 60% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Response | $3,246 | $3,790 |
| Critical Care Float | $2,934 | $3,842 |
| Pediatric Hematology / Oncology | $2,882 | $3,777 |
| Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $2,840 | $2,840 |
| Electrophysiology Lab | $2,675 | $3,441 |
| LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum | $2,635 | $3,250 |
| CVOR | $2,625 | $4,074 |
| Pediatrics CVICU | $2,611 | $3,311 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,599 | $3,481 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Delaware pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,357 per week, followed by New Jersey ($2,354) and District of Columbia ($2,218). New Jersey has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,520. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,026 per week — Delaware pays 16% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $2,357 | $3,112 |
| New Jersey | $2,354 | $4,520 |
| District of Columbia | $2,218 | $3,919 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,213 | $3,931 |
| West Virginia | $2,196 | $3,451 |
| Virginia | $2,164 | $3,767 |
| Maryland | $2,164 | $3,645 |
| Kentucky | $2,101 | $3,900 |
| South Carolina | $2,028 | $3,206 |
| Tennessee | $1,935 | $3,813 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
All Medical Personnel - Nursing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,551 per week, followed by Cuready Healthcare Staffing ($3,027) and OR Staffing Solutions ($3,019). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,026 per week — All Medical Personnel - Nursing pays 75% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| All Medical Personnel - Nursing | $3,551 | $3,551 |
| Cuready Healthcare Staffing | $3,027 | $3,548 |
| OR Staffing Solutions | $3,019 | $3,019 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $2,881 | $2,881 |
| Medasource | $2,879 | $2,879 |
| OneStaff Medical | $2,760 | $2,760 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,745 | $3,043 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Soliant Health | $2,694 | $3,217 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,676 | $2,676 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Emergency Dept RN
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- TravSource and 26 others
UP TO $3,860/wk
Emergency Dept RN
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Care Team Solutions and 7 others
UP TO $3,852/wk
Rapid Response RN
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 13 others
UP TO $3,842/wk
Rapid Response RN
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 29 others
UP TO $3,842/wk
RN - Rapid Response
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 17 others
UP TO $3,842/wk
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