Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,006/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Shelby, NC is $2,006 per week. This is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,037.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 1,101 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,006/week

Shelby, NC

10% lower than the US average.

$2,037/week

North Carolina

8% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Shelby Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$1,854/week

This is 8% lower than the Shelby average of $2,006.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$2,073/week

This is 3% higher than the Shelby average of $2,006.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,090/week

This is 4% higher than the Shelby average of $2,006.

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

LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Shelby, NC, averaging $2,602 per week, followed by Labor and Delivery ($2,110) and Telemetry ($2,022). LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,174. For comparison, the Shelby, NC average for Travel Nurses is $2,006 per week — LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum earns 30% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum$2,602$3,174
Labor and Delivery$2,110$2,749
Telemetry$2,022$3,000
DOU - Direct Observation Unit$1,996$3,000
Med Surg$1,996$3,000
Med Surg / Telemetry$1,996$3,000
PCU - Progressive Care Unit$1,987$3,000
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Shelby?

Seven Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,576 per week, followed by Coast Medical Service ($2,414) and Talent4Health ($2,309). Seven Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,174. For comparison, the Shelby, NC average for Travel Nurses is $2,006 per week — Seven Healthcare pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Seven Healthcare$2,576$3,174
Coast Medical Service$2,414$2,749
Talent4Health$2,309$3,019
Lamb Staffing$2,249$2,304
Accurate Healthcare Staffing$2,239$2,588
FlexCare Nursing$2,185$2,683
TotalMed RN$2,171$2,725
GLC On-The-Go$2,117$2,257
PEL/VIP$2,117$2,160
OR Staffing Solutions$2,092$2,092

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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