TRAVEL
NURSE’S
GUIDE TO
NORTH CAROLINA
TRAVEL
NURSE’S
GUIDE TO NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA BY THE NUMBERS
$58K
Average annual salary of aN RN in NORTH CAROLINA
126
NUMBER OF Hospitals in the sTate of NORTH CAROLINA
LOWER HOUSING COSTS THAN
THE REST OF THE U.S.
LEARN MORE ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA
TRAVEL NURSE SALARY
Registered nurses working permanently in North Carolina make approximately $57,931, according to Nurse Salary Guide. However, travel nurses generally earn 10-30% more than their permanent counterparts. Location, specialty and experience all influence salary rates.
TRAVEL NURSE SALARY
Registered nurses working permanently in North Carolina make approximately $57,931, according to Nurse Salary Guide. However, travel nurses generally earn 10-30% more than their permanent counterparts. Location, specialty and experience all influence salary rates.
HOW DO I GET MY NORTH CAROLINA
NURSING LICENSE?
Travel nurses must follow these steps to get a North Carolina nursing license:
- Go to the North Carolina Board of Nursing page, check the “I agree to the terms and conditions” box and click continue. You will need to create an account so you can fill out the online application.
- Be prepared to pay the application fee of $150.00 via credit or debit card—MasterCard or Visa only.
- Verify your original and current (if different from original nursing license). Check this list for your state(s). If they appear on the list, you need to verify your licenses. To verify your licenses, go to nursys.com.
- To seek Multi-State Compact information, click here.
- Complete a criminal background check. Fingerprint cards and instructions will be mailed to you once you complete your application. Be aware that the criminal background check costs $38.
- Notes: To complete the online application, you need to have Adobe Reader, Javascript enabled, and Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with compatibility mode Your browser must also be set up to accept cookies.
HOW DO I GET MY NORTH CAROLINA NURSING LICENSE?
Travel nurses must follow these steps to get a North Carolina nursing license:
- Go to the North Carolina Board of Nursing page, check the “I agree to the terms and conditions” box and click continue. You will need to create an account so you can fill out the online application.
- Be prepared to pay the application fee of $150.00 via credit or debit card—MasterCard or Visa only.
- Verify your original and current (if different from original nursing license). Check this list for your state(s). If they appear on the list, you need to verify your licenses. To verify your licenses, go to nursys.com.
- To seek Multi-State Compact information, click here.
- Complete a criminal background check. Fingerprint cards and instructions will be mailed to you once you complete your application. Be aware that the criminal background check costs $38.
- Notes: To complete the online application, you need to have Adobe Reader, Javascript enabled, and Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with compatibility mode Your browser must also be set up to accept cookies.
TRAVEL NURSE
OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA
- North Carolina is home to 126 hospitals in 83 counties.
- North Carolina has six Level 1 Trauma Centers, including Duke University Medical Center and UNC Hospital-Chapel Hill, according to the North Carolina American Trauma Society.
- The state has more than 10 teaching hospitals, including University of North Carolina (UNC) Health Care, according to US Hospital Info.
TRAVEL NURSE OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA
- North Carolina is home to 126 hospitals in 83 counties.
- North Carolina has six Level 1 Trauma Centers, including Duke University Medical Center and UNC Hospital-Chapel Hill, according to the North Carolina American Trauma Society.
- The state has more than 10 teaching hospitals, including University of North Carolina (UNC) Health Care, according to US Hospital Info.
TRAVEL NURSE HOUSING
IN NORTH CAROLINA
Our travel and housing experts would like to assist you in finding just the right housing for your travel nursing experience. Here are some statistics about cost of living to help you get started:
In North Carolina, the cost of living for a single adult is $27,454, which is 7% below the national average. Here are some statistics comparing North Carolina apartment rental prices with the national average:
- One-bedroom: 20% below the national average
- Two-bedroom: 23% below the national average
- Three-bedroom: 23% below the national average
Please feel free to contact us to ask questions. Remember that cost of living and apartment rental prices vary depending on location within the state and other factors.
TRAVEL NURSE HOUSING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Our travel and housing experts would like to assist you in finding just the right housing for your travel nursing experience. Here are some statistics about cost of living to help you get started:
In North Carolina, the cost of living for a single adult is $27,454, which is 7% below the national average. Here are some statistics comparing North Carolina apartment rental prices with the national average:
- One-bedroom: 20% below the national average
- Two-bedroom: 23% below the national average
- Three-bedroom: 23% below the national average
Please feel free to contact us to ask questions. Remember that cost of living and apartment rental prices vary depending on location within the state and other factors.
