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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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.

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