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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs North Carolina for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in North Carolina for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in North Carolina. We currently offer 27 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 7 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. North Carolina MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Nags Head, Fayetteville, Roanoke Rapids, Washington and Kenansville. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare North Carolina MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in North Carolina as of Mar 1, 2025 was $1,717 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in North Carolina with a salary range between $1,551 to $2,775 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in North Carolina currently is Asheville with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $1,876 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in North Carolina to find MS travel nursing work in. Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, Mission-St. Joseph’s Health System in Asheville, Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids and Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in North Carolina. The earliest start date in North Carolina is Apr 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,981 per week. The latest start date for an job in North Carolina is May 5, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,975 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in North Carolina including 13 weeks.

North Carolina is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in North Carolina with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 27 Medical Surgical jobs in North Carolina and 629 Medical Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Fayetteville, NC

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Fayetteville.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina – 28304
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,819 to $2,004
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Hickory, NC

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Hickory.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Danville, VA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Danville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Danville, Virginia – 24541
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,772 to $1,953
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Danville, Virginia – 24541
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,772 to $1,953
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Danville, Virginia – 24541
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,666 to $1,836
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Danville, Virginia – 24541
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,666 to $1,836
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Danville, Virginia – 24541
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,666 to $1,836
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Elizabethtown, NC

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Elizabethtown.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Elizabethtown, North Carolina – 28337
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,792 to $1,975
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Henderson, NC

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Henderson.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Henderson, North Carolina – 27536
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,586 to $1,748
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital Joint Commission Accredited Region’s largest and most comprehensive ED + Free Standing ED Largest and most advanced ICU and PCU 205 licensed beds “A” in LeapFrog Hospital Safety Rating
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Henderson, North Carolina – 27536
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,586 to $1,748
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital Joint Commission Accredited Region’s largest and most comprehensive ED + Free Standing ED Largest and most advanced ICU and PCU 205 licensed beds “A” in LeapFrog Hospital Safety Rating
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Henderson, North Carolina – 27536
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,586 to $1,748
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital Joint Commission Accredited Region’s largest and most comprehensive ED + Free Standing ED Largest and most advanced ICU and PCU 205 licensed beds “A” in LeapFrog Hospital Safety Rating
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Henderson, North Carolina – 27536
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,586 to $1,748
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital Joint Commission Accredited Region’s largest and most comprehensive ED + Free Standing ED Largest and most advanced ICU and PCU 205 licensed beds “A” in LeapFrog Hospital Safety Rating
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Henderson, North Carolina – 27536
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,586 to $1,748
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital Joint Commission Accredited Region’s largest and most comprehensive ED + Free Standing ED Largest and most advanced ICU and PCU 205 licensed beds “A” in LeapFrog Hospital Safety Rating
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Statistics on MS Jobs in North Carolina

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in North Carolina. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of North Carolina. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in North Carolina for travel nursing jobs.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in North Carolina

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

An MS nurse in North Carolina can make an average of $1,757 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in North Carolina?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in North Carolina can make an average of $1,764 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in North Carolina?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in North Carolina can make an average of $1,746 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in North Carolina?

There are currently 27 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in North Carolina. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in North Carolina?

  • Wake Forest SOM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Winston-Salem
  • Wake Forest SOM Department of Anesthesiology in Winston-Salem
  • Wake Forest University Department of Urology in Winston-Salem
  • Anson Regional Medical Services Inc in Wadesboro
  • Aspen Dental – Shallotte, NC #4180 in Shallotte

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in North Carolina?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in North Carolina cities.

What is the most common contract duration for MS travel jobs in North Carolina?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in North Carolina is 13.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

In North Carolina, cities like Asheville, Fayetteville, Henderson, Hickory, and Roanoke Rapids have travel MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Wake Forest SOM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wake Forest SOM Department of Anesthesiology, Wake Forest University Department of Urology, Anson Regional Medical Services Inc and Aspen Dental – Shallotte, NC #4180, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

Healthcare Facilities in North Carolina that offer Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the North Carolina area that have historically offered jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
Mission-St. Joseph’s Health System
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 24, 1113, 11, and 26
Address
509 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Nearby Neighborhoods
Biltmore Village (28801), East View Association (28803), Biltmore South (28803), Shiloh (28803), Great Smokies (28801)
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, 10, and 14
Address
420 N Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
Wilson Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
1705 TARBORO ST. SW
Wilson, NC 27893
Nearby Neighborhoods
Breckenridge (27895), Crestview (27895), Quail Hollow (27895), Quail Ridge (27895), Westwood (27893)
Maria Parham Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 7, 14, and 8
Address
566 Ruin Creek Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 10, and 7
Address
171 Fairview Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Halifax Regional Medical Center
Shifts
9 D, 9 E, 9 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 14, and 8
Address
250 Smith Church Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Central Carolina Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
1135 Carthage St
Sanford, NC 27330
Nearby Neighborhoods
Berkley Place (27330), Sunset Terrace (27330), Brookwood (27331), Colonial Acres (27331), Longview Acres (27331)
Carolinas Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 9 D, 9 E, 9 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 25, and 8
Address
1000 Blythe Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
Nearby Neighborhoods
Dilworth (28203), Myers Park (28207), Cherry (28204), Colonial Heights (28204), Rosemont (28204)
Carolinas Medical Center – Stanly
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 25, 11, and 8
Address
301 Yadkin Street
Albemarle, NC 28002
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