Travel Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,084/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in North Carolina is $2,084 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $2,267.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 14,978 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$2,084/week
North Carolina
9% lower than the US average.
$2,267/week
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Tarboro, North Carolina pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,424 per week, followed by Cherokee, North Carolina ($2,383) and Asheboro, North Carolina ($2,361). Tarboro, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,732. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,084 per week — Tarboro, North Carolina pays 16% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Tarboro, North Carolina | $2,424 | $2,732 |
| Cherokee, North Carolina | $2,383 | $2,383 |
| Asheboro, North Carolina | $2,361 | $2,559 |
| Kinston, North Carolina | $2,355 | $2,667 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in North Carolina?
Pediatrics CVICU earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in North Carolina, averaging $2,922 per week, followed by Radiology ($2,859) and CVOR ($2,809). CVOR has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,004. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,084 per week — Pediatrics CVICU earns 40% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics CVICU | $2,922 | $3,055 |
| Radiology | $2,859 | $2,859 |
| CVOR | $2,809 | $4,004 |
| CVU - Cardiovascular Unit | $2,807 | $2,807 |
| Apheresis | $2,737 | $2,851 |
| Electrophysiology Lab | $2,636 | $3,197 |
| LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum | $2,592 | $3,103 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Delaware pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,453 per week, followed by New Jersey ($2,359) and Pennsylvania ($2,322). Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,931. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,084 per week — Delaware pays 18% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $2,453 | $4,150 |
| New Jersey | $2,359 | $4,001 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,322 | $4,200 |
| West Virginia | $2,262 | $3,620 |
| District of Columbia | $2,238 | $3,824 |
| Maryland | $2,211 | $4,250 |
| Virginia | $2,188 | $3,980 |
| South Carolina | $2,049 | $3,420 |
| Georgia | $2,003 | $3,649 |
| Tennessee | $1,962 | $4,931 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,219 per week, followed by Pulse Healthcare Services ($3,010) and Expedite Healthcare Solutions ($3,006). Compunnel Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,328. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,084 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 54% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,219 | $3,328 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $3,010 | $3,051 |
| Expedite Healthcare Solutions | $3,006 | $3,006 |
| Cuready Healthcare Staffing | $2,983 | $2,983 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,973 | $2,973 |
| TLC Nursing | $2,892 | $3,148 |
| All Medical Personnel - Nursing | $2,835 | $2,835 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,809 | $2,809 |
| GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions | $2,786 | $3,233 |
| Excel Medical Staffing | $2,740 | $3,049 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
UP TO $3,660/wk
Labor and Delivery RN
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
- ARMStaffing and 33 others
UP TO $3,485/wk
Labor and Delivery RN
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- PRN Healthcare and 13 others
UP TO $3,349/wk
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
- HCS 247 and 19 others
UP TO $3,284/wk
Labor and Delivery RN
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- PRN Healthcare and 13 others
UP TO $3,264/wk
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