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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory, North Carolina

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Hickory, North Carolina. We currently offer 8 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Hickory area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Hickory’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Mar 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Hickory and surrounding areas earned about $1,621 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,545 to $1,703 per week. The Hickory MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Hickory proper like Frye Regional Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Conover, Valdese and Lincolnton to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Hickory. The earliest start date in Hickory is May 5, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,703 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Hickory is May 19, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,703 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Hickory including 13 weeks.

Hickory is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Hickory

We have 8 Medical Surgical jobs in Hickory, NC and 31 Medical Surgical travel jobs in North Carolina, and 593 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,545 to $1,703
Weekly Pay*
A part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Frye Regional Medical Center has served the health and medical needs of the residents of the Catawba Valley region since 1911 with a commitment to delivering high quality and compassionate care with a focus on the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,545 to $1,703
Weekly Pay*
A part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Frye Regional Medical Center has served the health and medical needs of the residents of the Catawba Valley region since 1911 with a commitment to delivering high quality and compassionate care with a focus on the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,545 to $1,703
Weekly Pay*
A part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Frye Regional Medical Center has served the health and medical needs of the residents of the Catawba Valley region since 1911 with a commitment to delivering high quality and compassionate care with a focus on the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,545 to $1,703
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital 355 beds Home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, Orthopedics, General & Vascular Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Center, and Level 3 NICU 32 bed ED, 29 bed inpatient rehab, 15 bed surgical suite & imaging Frye South Campus comprises of an 81 bed adult Behavioral Health Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,545 to $1,703
Weekly Pay*
A part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Frye Regional Medical Center has served the health and medical needs of the residents of the Catawba Valley region since 1911 with a commitment to delivering high quality and compassionate care with a focus on the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,545 to $1,703
Weekly Pay*
A part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Frye Regional Medical Center has served the health and medical needs of the residents of the Catawba Valley region since 1911 with a commitment to delivering high quality and compassionate care with a focus on the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,545 to $1,703
Weekly Pay*
A part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Frye Regional Medical Center has served the health and medical needs of the residents of the Catawba Valley region since 1911 with a commitment to delivering high quality and compassionate care with a focus on the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,545 to $1,703
Weekly Pay*
A part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Frye Regional Medical Center has served the health and medical needs of the residents of the Catawba Valley region since 1911 with a commitment to delivering high quality and compassionate care with a focus on the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina – 29732
    Distance from Hickory: 59 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,482 to $1,634
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Total Hip/Total Knee/General Surgeries/Urology Surgeries/Cellulitis/IV antibotics. # of Beds: 26 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:7 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Float throughout the Medical-Surgical Units (2MS, WT4 Oncology) Special Procedures: Wound Vacs/PCA’s and Epidurals
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
32 bed Ortho unit. 1:5 staffing on days, 1:6 on nights. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
32 bed Ortho unit. 1:5 staffing on days, 1:6 on nights. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Richlands, Virginia – 24641
    Distance from Hickory: 97 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,647 to $1,815
Weekly Pay*
Clinch Valley Medical Center is a 175-bed acute care hospital with a growing integrated network of care that offers many services for our community all close to home. Today, our unwavering commitment to our patients ranks us as one of the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for quality of care – including patient safety and health outcomes.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Richlands, Virginia – 24641
    Distance from Hickory: 97 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,647 to $1,815
Weekly Pay*
Clinch Valley Medical Center is a 175-bed acute care hospital with a growing integrated network of care that offers many services for our community all close to home. Today, our unwavering commitment to our patients ranks us as one of the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for quality of care – including patient safety and health outcomes.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Jefferson City, Tennessee – 37760
    Distance from Hickory: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
Patient Ratio: 1:6 / 1:7 at capacity SCRUB COLOR – Royal Blue T
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Jefferson City, Tennessee – 37760
    Distance from Hickory: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Jefferson City, Tennessee – 37760
    Distance from Hickory: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
Patient Ratio: 1:6 / 1:7 at capacity SCRUB COLOR – Royal Blue
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Danville, Virginia – 24541
    Distance from Hickory: 124 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,753 to $1,931
Weekly Pay*
250 bed Academic Community Hospital Region’s only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center Comprehensive surgical services, 24 hour ED services, home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, 2 cath labs, one day surgery center, medical and radiation oncology Danville, VA: Small town charm with city offerings Situated by the banks of the Dan River with 680 acres of parks and trails
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Danville, Virginia – 24541
    Distance from Hickory: 124 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,753 to $1,931
Weekly Pay*
250 bed Academic Community Hospital Region’s only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center Comprehensive surgical services, 24 hour ED services, home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, 2 cath labs, one day surgery center, medical and radiation oncology Danville, VA: Small town charm with city offerings Situated by the banks of the Dan River with 680 acres of parks and trails
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Danville, Virginia – 24541
    Distance from Hickory: 124 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,753 to $1,931
Weekly Pay*
250 bed Academic Community Hospital Region’s only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center Comprehensive surgical services, 24 hour ED services, home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, 2 cath labs, one day surgery center, medical and radiation oncology Danville, VA: Small town charm with city offerings Situated by the banks of the Dan River with 680 acres of parks and trails
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Danville, Virginia – 24541
    Distance from Hickory: 124 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,647 to $1,815
Weekly Pay*
Danville Regional Medical Center: 250 bed Academic Community Hospital Region’s only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center Comprehensive surgical services, 24 hour ED services, home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, 2 cath labs, one day surgery center, medical and radiation oncology Danville, VA: Small town charm with city offerings Situated by the banks of the Dan River with 680 acres of parks and trails
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Hickory: 129 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,863 to $2,437
Weekly Pay*
MS/Oncology unit
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Hickory: 129 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,863 to $2,437
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg/Ortho
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Hickory: 129 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,863 to $2,437
Weekly Pay*
36 bed Surgical unit with 1:6 staffing. 500 bed teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center for comprehensive medical services. Welcome to this fantastic MedSurg (MS) unit, where compassionate care meets top notch technology and innovative care teams bring the best of themselves to their patients.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina – 28304
    Distance from Hickory: 146 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,872 to $2,063
Weekly Pay*
Experience the difference of comprehensive care right where you live at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Since opening our doors in 1956, we have grown into the flagship medical center as part of North Carolina’s eighth largest health system. We’re dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages in southeastern North Carolina. Our team of professionals is committed to helping you and your loved ones feel better, close to home. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the state of North Carolina, ensuring that our hospital meets the most rigorous quality and safety performance standards for providing high-quality care. We are committed to continuous improvement to better serve our community.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Hickory, North Carolina

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Hickory. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Hickory and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Hickory and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Hickory, NC

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Hickory?

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Hickory?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Hickory and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Hickory?

There are currently 8 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Hickory. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Hickory and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,653 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Hickory and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,697 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Hickory?

  • Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory (0.4 miles from Hickory)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Hickory?

A Medical Surgical nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,681 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Hickory?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Hickory is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory

In Hickory, facilities like Frye Regional Medical Center, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Hickory’s MS job opportunities are Conover (7.1 miles), Valdese (12.5 miles) and Lincolnton (18.6 miles). These are near to zip codes: 28601 (0.4 miles).

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Hickory Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Hickory. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Hickory.

Frye Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 5, 6, 10, and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
420 N Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 10, and 7
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
171 Fairview Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
McDowell Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
16, 13, and 26
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
430 Rankin Dr
Marion, NC 28752
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.